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# Writers Guild at Bloomington

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- [WFHB looking for local authors](https://writersguildbloomington.com/wfhb-looking-for-local-authors/) - Speaking of Stories, a new WFHB show, is looking for local authors (they do not need to be published) with prose pieces about 3,500 words in length--short stories, memoir, personal essay or an excerpt from a longer work are all acceptable. They are also looking for experienced readers to join the team. Here’s the link
- [Coffee with Friends with Dawn Knight LIVE](https://writersguildbloomington.com/coffee-with-friends-with-dawn-knight-live/) - Coffee with Friends with author Dawn Knight Talking about her new book, Race and Football in America Sunday, October 10 2–3 pm Meeting Room 1B This is a live, in-person event. All ages welcomed. Race and Football in America tells the story of George Taliaferro, the first African
- [Capitalism, by Patsy Rahn](https://writersguildbloomington.com/capitalism-by-patsy-rahn/) - Weekly Reading for January 6: "Capitalism," by Patsy Rahn. Download the PDF file here: Capitalism
- [Culloden--A Parliament of Graves, by Anya Peterson Royce](https://writersguildbloomington.com/culloden-a-parliament-of-graves-by-anya-peterson-royce/) - Weekly Reading for May 31 “Culloden--A Parliament of Graves,” by Anya Peterson Royce. Download the PDF file here: Culloden--A Parliament of Graves
- [Shoes, by J. Jacob Barker](https://writersguildbloomington.com/shoes-by-j-jacob-barker/) - Weekly Reading for May 24 “Shoes,” by J. Jacob Barker. Download the PDF file here: Shoes
- [Festival of Dolls, by J.L. Kato](https://writersguildbloomington.com/festival-of-dolls-by-j-l-kato/) - Weekly Reading for May 17 “Festival of Dolls,” by J.L. Kato. Download the PDF file here: Festival of Dolls
- [Angel, by Richard Durisen](https://writersguildbloomington.com/angel-by-richard-durisen/) - Weekly Reading for May 10 “Angel,” by Richard Durisen. Download the PDF file here: Angel
- [Artemis and Llama, by Beau Vallance](https://writersguildbloomington.com/artemis-and-llama-by-beau-vallance/) - Weekly Reading for May 3 “Artemis and Llama,” by Beau Vallance. Download the PDF file here: Artemis and Llama
- [Moving On, by Deborah Pender Hutchison](https://writersguildbloomington.com/moving-on-by-deborah-pender-hutchison/) - Weekly Reading for April 26 “Moving On,” by Deborah Pender Hutchison. Download the PDF file here: Moving On
- [Kimo Sabe, by Dianne May](https://writersguildbloomington.com/kimo-sabe-by-dianne-may/) - Weekly Reading for April 19 “Kimo Sabe,” by Dianne May. Download the PDF file here: Kimo Sabe
- [A Broccoli Poem by Jenny Kander](https://writersguildbloomington.com/a-broccoli-poem-by-jenny-kander-2/) - Weekly Reading for April 12 “A Broccoli Poem” by Jenny Kander. Download the PDF file here: A Broccoli Poem
- [Smores, by Leonard White](https://writersguildbloomington.com/smores-by-leonard-white/) - Weekly Reading for April 5 “Smores,” by Leonard White. Download the PDF file here: Smores
- [Hopeless Romantic Application Form, by J. Jacob Barker](https://writersguildbloomington.com/hopeless-romantic-application-form-by-j-jacob-barker-2/) - Weekly Reading for March 29 “Hopeless Romantic Application Form,” by J. Jacob Barker. Download the PDF file here: Hopeless Romantic Application Form
- [At the Breakfast Table, by J. L. Kato](https://writersguildbloomington.com/at-the-breakfast-table-by-j-l-kato/) - Weekly Reading for March 22 “At the Breakfast Table,” by J. L. Kato. Download the PDF file here: At the Breakfast Table
- [Say where you are, but don't use words, by Shayne Laughter ](https://writersguildbloomington.com/say-where-you-are-but-dont-use-words-by-shayne-laughter/) - Weekly Reading for March 15 “Say where you are, but don't use words,” by Shayne Laughter. Download the PDF file here: Say where you are, but don't use words
- [Some Flower, by Michelle Fay Deschenes](https://writersguildbloomington.com/some-flower-by-michelle-fay-deschenes/) - Weekly Reading for March 8 “Some Flower,” by Michelle Fay Deschenes. Download the PDF file here: Some Flower
- [Green Fire, by Frida Westford](https://writersguildbloomington.com/green-fire-by-frida-westford/) - Weekly Reading for March 1 “Green Fire,” by Frida Westford. Download the PDF file here: Green Fire
- [Afternoon tea at the Castletroy Park Hotel, by Anya Peterson Royce](https://writersguildbloomington.com/afternoon-tea-at-the-castletroy-park-hotel-by-anya-peterson-royce/) - Weekly Reading for February 22 “Afternoon tea at the Castletroy Park Hotel,” by Anya Peterson Royce. Download the PDF file here: Afternoon tea at the Castletroy Park Hotel
- [On the Rocks, by Erin Livingston](https://writersguildbloomington.com/on-the-rocks-by-erin-livingston/) - Weekly Reading for February 8 “On the Rocks,” by Erin Livingston. Download the PDF file here: On the Rocks
- [Cliff, by Richard H. Durisen](https://writersguildbloomington.com/cliff-by-richard-h-durisen/) - Weekly Reading for February 1 “Cliff,” by Richard H. Durisen. Download the PDF file here: Cliff
- [Lizard Summons, by Anya Peterson Royce](https://writersguildbloomington.com/lizard-summons-by-anya-peterson-royce/) - Weekly Reading for January 25 “Lizard Summons,” by Anya Peterson Royce. Download the PDF file here: Lizard Summons
- [Acrobats at the Laundromat and Incidents Less Noteworthy, by Steven Henn](https://writersguildbloomington.com/acrobats-at-the-laundromat-and-incidents-less-noteworthy-by-steven-henn/) - Weekly Reading for January 18 “Acrobats at the Laundromat and Incidents Less Noteworthy,” by Steve Henn. Download the PDF file here: Acrobats at the Laundromat and Incidents Less Noteworthy
- [In the dark, by Patsy Rahn](https://writersguildbloomington.com/in-the-dark-by-patsy-rahn/) - Weekly Reading for January 11 “In the dark,” by Patsy Rahn. Download the PDF file here: In the dark
- [The Flutter, by Matthew Jackson](https://writersguildbloomington.com/the-flutter-by-matthew-jackson-2/) - Weekly Reading for January 4: “The Flutter,” by Matthew Jackson. Download the PDF file here: The Flutter
- [Jiving All of You, by Richard Pflum](https://writersguildbloomington.com/jiving-all-of-you-by-richard-pflum/) - Weekly Reading for December 28: “Jiving All of You” by Richard Pflum. Download the PDF file here: Jiving All of You
- [Idea for a Poem by Eric Rensberger](https://writersguildbloomington.com/idea-for-a-poem-by-eric-rensberger/) - Weekly Reading for December 21: “Idea for a Poem” by Eric Rensberger. Download the PDF file here: Idea For a Poem
- [Padre (for Don), by Deborah Pender Hutchison](https://writersguildbloomington.com/padre-for-don-by-deborah-pender-hutchinson/) - Weekly Reading for December 11: “Padre (for Don),” by Deborah Pender Hutchison. Download the PDF file here: Padre (for Don)
- [George Washington's Ad, by Tom Zeller](https://writersguildbloomington.com/george-washingtons-ad-by-tom-zeller/) - Weekly Reading for December 7: “George Washington's Ad,” by Tom Zeller. Download the PDF file here: George Washington's Ad
- [Coldsore Loser, by Thomas Bruce Wiggins](https://writersguildbloomington.com/coldsore-loser-by-thomas-bruce-wiggins/) - Weekly Reading for November 30: “Coldsore Loser,” by Thomas Bruce Wiggins. Download the PDF file here: Coldsore Loser
- [Quid Pro Quo, by Michelle Fay Deschenes](https://writersguildbloomington.com/quid-pro-quo-by-michelle-fay-deschenes/) - Weekly Reading for November 23: “Quid Pro Quo,” from the series De Civitate Dei, by Michelle Fay Deschenes. Download the PDF file here: Quid Pro Quo
- [River Music, by Thomas Tokarski](https://writersguildbloomington.com/river-music-by-thomas-tokarski/) - Weekly Reading for November 16: “River Music,” by Thomas Tokarski. Download the PDF file here: River Music
- [Mother's Glucose, by J. Jacob Barker](https://writersguildbloomington.com/mothers-glucose-by-j-jacob-barker/) - Weekly Reading for November 9: “Mother's Glucose,” by J. Jacob Barker. Download the PDF file here: Mother's Glucose
- [Psalm of Myself, by Eugene Gloria](https://writersguildbloomington.com/psalm-of-myself-by-eugene-gloria/) - Weekly Reading for November 2: “Psalm of Myself,” by Eugene Gloria. Download the PDF file here: Psalm of Myself
- [Penny Dreadful, by James Dorr](https://writersguildbloomington.com/penny-dreadful-by-james-dorr/) - Weekly Reading for October 26: “Penny Dreadful,” by James Dorr. Download the PDF file here: Penny Dreadful
- [Hopeless Romantic Application Form, by J. Jacob Barker](https://writersguildbloomington.com/hopeless-romantic-application-form-by-j-jacob-barker/) - Weekly Reading for October 19: “Hopeless Romantic Application Form,” by J. Jacob Barker Download the PDF file here: Hopeless Romantic Application Form
- [Vilnius, KGB Museum, by Emily Bobo](https://writersguildbloomington.com/vilnius/) - Weekly Reading for October 12: “Vilnius, KGB Museum,” by Emily Bobo. Download the PDF file here: Vilnius, KGB Museum "Vilnius, KGB Museum” was published as “2:42 P.M. 06/01/05. Lithuania.” in Flint Hills Review (Fall 2006). 107-08.
- [Sister of the Strategic Placement of Lysol Cans, by Rebekah Spivey](https://writersguildbloomington.com/sister-of-the-strategic-placement-of-lysol-cans-by-rebekah-spivey/) - Weekly Reading for October 5: “Sister of the Strategic Placement of Lysol Cans,” by Rebekah Spivey. Download the PDF file here: Sister of the Strategic Placement of Lysol Cans
- [Who are you and whom do you love, by Jacqueline Jones LaMon](https://writersguildbloomington.com/who-are-you-and-whom-do-you-love-by-jacqueline-jones-lamon/) - Weekly Reading for September 21: “Who are you and whom do you love,” by Jacqueline Jones LaMon. Download the PDF file here: Who are you and whom do you love
- [Brief Encounter, by Richard Burke](https://writersguildbloomington.com/brief-encounter-by-richard-burke/) - Weekly Reading for September 14: "Brief Encounter," by Richard Burke. Download the PDF file here: Brief Encounter
- [Prairyerth, by Judy Beerman](https://writersguildbloomington.com/prairyerth/) - Weekly Reading for September 7: "Prairyerth," by Judy Beerman. Download the PDF file here: Prairyerth
- [Morgan's Failures, by Thomas Bruce Wiggins](https://writersguildbloomington.com/morgans-failures-by-thomas-bruce-wiggins/) - Weekly Reading for August 31: "Morgan's Failures," by Thomas Bruce Wiggins. Download the PDF file here: Morgan's Failures
- [Looking, by Richard Pflum](https://writersguildbloomington.com/looking-by-richard-pflum/) - Weekly Reading for August 24: "Looking," by Richard Pflum. Download the PDF file here: Looking
- [Younger Woman, by Wendy Teller](https://writersguildbloomington.com/younger-woman-by-wendy-teller/) - Weekly Reading for August 17: "Younger Woman," by Wendy Teller. Download the PDF file here: Younger Woman
- [Appreciation, by Margaret Squires](https://writersguildbloomington.com/appreciation-by-margaret-squires/) - Weekly Reading for August 10: "Appreciation," by Margaret Squires. Download the PDF file here: Appreciation
- [Delicious, by Alisa Alering](https://writersguildbloomington.com/delicious-by-alisa-alering/) - Weekly Reading for August 3: "Delicious," by Alisa Alering. "Delicious" first appeared at Every Day Fiction on May 14, 2012. Download the PDF file here: Delicious
- [Cassie and Ty, by Erin Livingston](https://writersguildbloomington.com/cassie-and-ty-by-erin-livingston/) - Weekly Reading for July 27: "Cassie and Ty," by Erin Livingston. Self-published in chapbook Turning Tables, and on IndyFeed Poetry Podcast and The Daily Source Code with Adam Curry. Download the PDF file here: Cassie and Ty
- [The Throat Culture, by Matthew Jackson](https://writersguildbloomington.com/the-throat-culture-by-matthew-jackson/) - Weekly Reading for July 20: "The Throat Culture," by Matthew Jackson. Download the PDF file here: The Throat Culture
- [What a Drag it was..., by Steve Henn](https://writersguildbloomington.com/what-a-drag-it-was-by-steve-henn/) - Weekly Reading for July 13: “What a Drag it was That One Time When the Emperor from Star Wars showed up at our Labor Day Barbecue,” by Steve Henn. Download the PDF file here: What a Drag it was...
- [The Seed, by Patsy Rahn](https://writersguildbloomington.com/the-seed-by-patsy-rahn/) - Weekly Reading for July 6: "The Seed," by Patsy Rahn. Download the PDF file here: The Seed
- [Taking Off, by Nina Krause](https://writersguildbloomington.com/taking-off-by-nina-krause/) - Weekly Reading for June 29: "Taking Off," by Nina Krause. Download the PDF file here: Taking Off
- [Midnight, by Eric Rensberger](https://writersguildbloomington.com/midnight-by-eric-rensberger/) - Weekly Reading for June 22: "Midnight," by Eric Rensberger. Download the PDF file here: Midnight
- [The Third Prisoner, by James Dorr](https://writersguildbloomington.com/the-third-prisoner-by-james-dorr/) - Weekly Reading for June 15: "The Third Prisoner," by James Dorr. Download the PDF file here: The Third Prisoner
- [The Day The Big Mac Came To Jordan, by Kelly Sage](https://writersguildbloomington.com/the-day-the-big-mac-came-to-jordan-by-kelly-sage/) - Weekly Reading for June 8: "The Day The Big Mac Came To Jordan," by Kelly Sage. Download the PDF file here: The Day The Big Mac Came To Jordan
- [Black Tie Affair, by Anthony Smith](https://writersguildbloomington.com/black-tie-affair-by-thomas-smith/) - Weekly Reading for June 1: "Black Tie Affair," by Anthony Smith. Download the PDF file here: Black Tie Affair
- [Thank you, I Like it Where I am](https://writersguildbloomington.com/thank-you-i-llike-it-where-i-am/) - Weekly Reading for May 4: "Thank you, I Like it Where I Am"" by Deborah Pender Hutchison. Download the PDF file here: Thank you, I Like it Where I Am
- [CHRONOCLUTCH, by Thomas Hastings](https://writersguildbloomington.com/chronoclutch-by-thomas-hastings/) - Weekly Reading for May 25: "Chronoclutch," by Thomas Hastings. Download the PDF file here: Chronoclutch
- [Monsoon Season, by Eugene Gloria](https://writersguildbloomington.com/monsoon-season-by-eugene-gloria/) - Weekly Reading for May 18: "Monsoon Season," by Eugene Gloria. Download the PDF file here: Monsoon Season
- [The Flutter by Matthew Jackson](https://writersguildbloomington.com/the-flutter-by-matthew-jackson/) - Weekly Reading for May 11: "The Flutter" by Matthew Jackson. Download the PDF file here: The Flutter by Matthew Jackson
- [Quality Control, by Amy Cornell](https://writersguildbloomington.com/quality-control-by-amy-cornell/) - Weekly Reading for April 27: "Quality Control," by Amy Cornell. Download the PDF file here: Quality Control
- [I am the far-away awakening of seafoam, by Bronislava Volkova](https://writersguildbloomington.com/i-am-the-far-away-awakening-of-seafoam-by-bronislava-volkova/) - Weekly Reading for April 20: "I am the far-away awakening of seafoam," by Bronislava Volkova. Download the PDF file here: I am the far-away awakening of seafoam
- [Back Yard, by Margaret Fisher Squires](https://writersguildbloomington.com/back-yard-by-margaret-fisher-squires/) - Weekly Reading for April 13: "Back Yard," by Margaret Fisher Squires. Download the PDF file here: Back Yard
- [Istanbul Morning, by Filiz Cicek](https://writersguildbloomington.com/istanbul-morning-by-filiz-cicek/) - Weekly Reading for April 6: "Istanbul Morning," by Filiz Cicek. Download the PDF file here: Istanbul Morning
- [Space, by Nina Krause](https://writersguildbloomington.com/space-by-nina-krause/) - Weekly Reading for March 30: "Space" by Nina Krause. Download the PDF file here: Space
- [Iron and Clay, by Cetti Cherniak](https://writersguildbloomington.com/iron-and-clay-by-cetti-cherniak/) - Weekly Reading for March 23: "Iron and Clay" by Cetti Cherniak. Download the PDF file here: Iron and Clay
- [I'm From Indiana, by Steve Henn](https://writersguildbloomington.com/im-from-indiana-by-steve-henn/) - Weekly Reading for March 16: "I'm From Indiana" by Steve Henn. Download the PDF file here: I'm From Indiana
- [Sun Salutations, by Erin Livingston](https://writersguildbloomington.com/sun-salutations-by-erin-livingston/) - Weekly Reading for March 9: "Sun Salutations" by Erin Livingston. Download the PDF file here: Sun Salutations
- [2 Stories from the Books & Beyond Project](https://writersguildbloomington.com/268/) - Weekly Reading for March 2: Stories from the Books & Beyond Service-Learning Project. Download the PDF files here: Learning to Fly Kalisa's Friend Books & Beyond is a collaborative service-learning project that connects three unique groups of students from around the world- The Global Village Living-Learning Center at Indiana University (Bloomington, IN, U.S.A.), TEAM Schools
- [Afterlife, by Joe Kerschbaum](https://writersguildbloomington.com/afterlife-by-joe-kerschbaum/) - Weekly Reading for February 24: "Afterlife" by Joe Kerschbaum. Download the PDF file here: Afterlife
- [Field Comes To Me, by Bronislava Volkova](https://writersguildbloomington.com/field-comes-to-me-by-bronislava-volkova/) - Weekly Reading for February 17: "Field Comes To Me" by Bronislava Volkova. From And Drink We Will from Delectable Wells..., Explorer Editions, 2011 Download the PDF file here: Field Comes To Me
- [Warning, by Ashley Hope Pérez](https://writersguildbloomington.com/warning-by-ashley-hope-perez/) - Weekly Reading for February 10: "Warning" by Ashley Hope Pérez . Kirkus Reviews called Pérez's first novel, What Can’t Wait, “un magnífico debut.” Her second novel, The Knife and the Butterfly, comes out in February of 2012. Download the PDF file here: Warning
- [On A Life, by Blaine Carrell](https://writersguildbloomington.com/255/) - Weekly Reading for February 3: "On A Life," by Blaine Carrell. Blaine Carrell’s poem, “On A Life” was written for Poetry on Demand at the Spoken Stage during the 4th Street Festival on September 4, 2011. Festival attendees could ask our poet to write a poem on a specific topic. This poem was written at
- [Teeth, by Eric Rensberger](https://writersguildbloomington.com/teeth-by-eric-rensberger/) - Weekly Reading for January 27: "Teeth," by Eric Rensberger. Download the PDF file here: Teeth
- [Harden Putty Tongue, by Joel Barker](https://writersguildbloomington.com/harden-putty-tongue-by-joel-barker/) - Weekly Reading for January 20: "Harden Putty Tongue," by Joel Barker. Download the PDF file here: Harden Putty Tongue
- [Sound Patina, by Doris Lynch](https://writersguildbloomington.com/sound-patina-by-doris-lynch/) - Weekly Reading for January 13: "Sound Patina," by Doris Lynch. Download the PDF file here: Sound Patina
- [Fine Meal, by Nancy Long](https://writersguildbloomington.com/fine-meal-by-nancy-long/) - Weekly Reading for December 30: "Fine Meal," by Nancy Long. Download the PDF file here: Fine Meal
- [Patricia Coleman Deer Pantoum](https://writersguildbloomington.com/patricia-coleman-deer-pantoum/) - Weekly Reading for December 23: "Deer Pantoum" by Patricia Coleman. Download the PDF file here: Deer Pantoum
- [From a photograph from Adam Ekberg, Tonia Matthew](https://writersguildbloomington.com/from-a-photograph-from-adam-ekberg-tonia-matthew/) - Weekly Reading for December 16: "From a photograph from Adam Ekberg," by Tonia Matthew. Download the PDF file here: From a photograph from Adam Ekberg
- [Butter Pecan, by Lee Chapman](https://writersguildbloomington.com/butter-pecan-by-lee-chapman/) - Weekly Reading for December 9: "Butter Pecan" by Lee Chapman. Download the PDF file here: Monochrome
- [Monochrome, by Margaret Fisher Squires](https://writersguildbloomington.com/monochrome-by-margaret-fisher-squires/) - Weekly Reading for December 2: "Monochrome" by Margaret Fisher Squires. Download the PDF file here: Monochrome
- [Her First Color, by Joy Shayne Laughter](https://writersguildbloomington.com/her-first-color-by-joy-shayne-laughter/) - Weekly Reading for November 25: "Her First Color" by Joy Shayne Laughter. An earlier version appeared in the Winter Solstice 1991 issue of TALKING RAVEN, Vol. 1 #3, published by ParaTheatrical ReSearch; Antero Alli, editor. Alli re-titled this story, “The Woman Who Saw Through Herself.” Download the PDF file here: Her First Color
- [The Burial of the Landless, by David Keppel](https://writersguildbloomington.com/the-burial-of-the-landless-by-david-keppel/) - Weekly Reading for November 18: "The Burial of the Landless" by David Keppel. Download the PDF file here: The Burial of the Landless
- [Mister Handstand Man, by Doris Jean Lynch](https://writersguildbloomington.com/mister-handstand-man-by-doris-jean-lynch/) - Weekly Reading for November 11: Mister Handstand Man, by Doris Jean Lynch “Mister Handstand Man” originally appeared in the chapbook Praising Invisible Birds published by Finishing Line Press in Nov. 2008. Download the PDF file here: Mister Handstand Man
- [The Things That Stick, by Tony Brewer](https://writersguildbloomington.com/the-things-that-stick-by-tony-brewer/) - Weekly Reading for November 4: The Things That Stick, by Tony Brewer "The Things That Stick," originally appeared in Ramshackle Review 4 (June 2011). www.ramshacklereview.blogspot.com. Download the PDF file here: The Things That Stick
- [Carol Edge  "Preparing the Body"](https://writersguildbloomington.com/carol-edge-preparing-the-body/) - Weekly Reading for October 28: "Preparing the Body" by Carol Edge. Visit her webpage at: www.monkeysofthemoon.com Download the PDF file here: Preparing the Body
- [The Roof Needs Replacing, by Kenyon Brown](https://writersguildbloomington.com/the-roof-needs-replacing-by-kenyon-brown/) - Weekly Reading for October 21: The Roof Needs Replacing "The Roof Needs Replacing" by Kenyon Brown was first produced by the Bloomington Playwrights Project for Ballot Box Blizzard, Feb. 2011. Download the PDF file here: The Roof Needs Replacing
- [Three Gradys, by Roger Pfingston](https://writersguildbloomington.com/three-gradys-by-roger-pfingston/) - Weekly Reading for October 14: Grady's Garden, Grady's Lunch, Grady's Faith "Grady's Lunch" by Roger Pfingston was published in Grady's Lunch, Matchbooks, 1988. Download the PDF file here: Three Gradys Roger Pfingston will be our guest reader for the Lemonstone Reading Series on October 21, 2011. See the Events calendar for more information.
- ["The Wall" by Michael Simmons](https://writersguildbloomington.com/the-wall-by-michael-simmons/) - Weekly Reading for October 7: The Wall by Michael Simmons Download the PDF file here: "The Wall"
- [The Timed Time Machine, by Gurman and Gloden](https://writersguildbloomington.com/the-timed-time-machine-by-gurman-and-gloden/) - Weekly Reading for September 30: The Timed Time Machine by Loren Gurman and Gabe Gloden Download the PDF file here: The Timed Time Machine
- [Haiku by Anya Peterson Royce](https://writersguildbloomington.com/haiku-by-anya-peterson-royce/) - Weekly Reading for September 23: Haiku by Anya Peterson Royce Download the PDF file here: Haiku
- [Chris & Jenny's Cross-Curtain Relationship by Devin Blankenship](https://writersguildbloomington.com/chris-jennys-cross-curtain-relationship-by-devin-blankenship/) - Weekly Reading for September 16: Chris & Jenny's Cross-Curtain Relationship "Chris & Jenny's Cross-Curtain Relationship" by Devin Blankenship was first produced at Bloomington Playwrights Project for Ballot Box Blizzard, Feb. 2009. Download the PDF file here: Chris & Jenny's Cross-Curtain Relationship
- [Another Way by Thomas Tokarski](https://writersguildbloomington.com/another-way-by-thomas-tokarski/) - Weekly Reading for September 9: Another Way "Another Way" by Thomas Tokarski appeared in the self-published chapbook ANOTHER WAY (2007) Download the PDF file here: "Another Way"
- [Earrings and Rabbit Holes by Glenda Breeden](https://writersguildbloomington.com/earrings-and-rabbit-holes-by-glenda-breeden/) - Weekly Reading for September 2: "Earrings and Rabbit Holes" by Glenda Breeden Download the PDF file here: "Earrings and Rabbit Holes"
- [Detect and Correct by Richard Burke](https://writersguildbloomington.com/detect-and-correct-by-richard-burke/) - Weekly Reading for August 26: Detect and Correct "Detect and Correct" by Richard Burke was first produced at Bloomington Playwrights Project for Blizzard ’08, Feb. 2008 Download the PDF file here: "Detect and Correct"
- [Bones, Bones, the Musical Fruit by James Dorr](https://writersguildbloomington.com/bones-bones-the-musical-fruit-by-james-dorr/) - Weekly Reading for August 19: Bones, Bones, the Musical Fruit "Bones, Bones, the Musical Fruit" by James Dorr was published in BONE BALLET (Iguana Publications, 2005) Download the PDF file here: "Bones, Bones, the Musical Fruit" James Dorr's website: http://jamesdorrwriter.wordpress.com
- [Beautiful Hands by Judy Beerman](https://writersguildbloomington.com/beautiful-hands-by-judy-beerman/) - Weekly Reading for August 12: "Beautiful Hands" by Judy Beerman. Download the PDF file here: "Beautiful Hands"
- [Christopher Citro "In This Reality"](https://writersguildbloomington.com/christopher-citro/) - Weekly Reading for August 5: "In This Reality" by Christopher Citro. First published in The Cincinnati Review, Vol. 4., No. 2. Download the PDF file here: "In This Reality" Thanks go to the following writers who were guest editors for our first year of Weekly Readings: Patricia Coleman, Gabe Gloden, Tonia Matthew, Patsy Rahn, Eric Rensberger.
- [Rachael Himsel  "Everyone Makes Mistakes"](https://writersguildbloomington.com/rachael-himsel-everyone-makes-mistakes-2/) - Weekly Reading for July 29: "Everyone Makes Mistakes" "Everyone Makes Mistakes" by Rachael Himsel. This play was first produced at Bloomington Playwrights Project for Blizzard ’08, Feb. 2008. Download the PDF file here: "Everyone Makes Mistakes" Thanks go to the following writers who were guest editors for our first year of Weekly Readings: Patricia Coleman, Gabe Gloden, Tonia Matthew,
- [Alyce Miller  "All My Children"](https://writersguildbloomington.com/alyce-miller-all-my-children/) - Weekly Reading for July 21: "All My Children" "All My Children" by Alyce Miller. Published in Ploughshares, Fall 2009 Section: Nonfiction. Guest edited by Kathryn Harrison Download the PDF file here: "All My Children" Thanks go to the following writers who were guest editors for our first year of Weekly Readings: Patricia Coleman, Gabe Gloden, Tonia Matthew, Patsy
- [Shana Ritter "Crossing Antarctica"](https://writersguildbloomington.com/crossing-antartica/) - Weekly Reading for July 15: "Crossing Antarctica" by Shana Ritter Download the PDF file here: "Crossing Antarctica" Thanks go to the following writers who were guest editors for our first year of Weekly Readings: Patricia Coleman, Gabe Gloden, Tonia Matthew, Patsy Rahn, Eric Rensberger.
- [April Smallwood "Click_On_It"](https://writersguildbloomington.com/april-smallwood-click_on_it/) - Weekly Reading for July 8: Click_On_It "Click_On_It" by April Smallwood. Download the PDF file here: "Click_On_It" "Click_On_It" was first produced in Blizzard '08, in February of 2008. Blizzard is an annual production of super-short plays presented by The Bloomington Playwrights Project. Thanks go to the following writers who were guest editors for our first year of
- [Summer Praises](https://writersguildbloomington.com/summer-praises/) - Weekly Reading for July 5: Summer Praises "Summer Praises" by Eric Rensberger. Download the PDF file here: "Summer Praises" Thanks go to the following writers who were guest editors for our first year of Weekly Readings: Patricia Coleman, Gabe Gloden, Tonia Matthew, Patsy Rahn, Eric Rensberger.

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- [Home](https://writersguildbloomington.com/) - Featured Upcoming Event November 15th: Aminatta Forna Join us for a very special evening with award-winning author Aminatta Forna when she presents “The Power of Storytelling” at the Monroe County Public Library Auditorium on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 7pm. View full event details here. October 2025 Guild Events 1st Sunday Prose is
- [Member News](https://writersguildbloomington.com/members-news/) - If you'd like your update to be included below, please email us at: contact@writersguildbloomington.com Speaking of Stories on WFHB This series brings to life the works of amazing local writers read by professional readers on a weekly basis. Spice up your day with amusing, thought-provoking, poignant, sometimes gut-wrenching ideas. Listen to stories from our community.
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- [Special Events](https://writersguildbloomington.com/special-events/) - Visiting Speaker Series Aminatta Forna Award-winning author of several novels and the essay collection, The Window Seat: Notes from a Life in Motion Join the Writers Guild for a special event with celebrated author, Aminatta Forna when she presents “The Power of Storytelling” at the Monroe County Public Library Auditorium on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at
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- [About Us](https://writersguildbloomington.com/about-us/) - Our Mission The Writers Guild at Bloomington is an association of writers committed to mutual support and the professional development of their craft. We foster interaction among writers as well as other artists, educators, and the Monroe County public, thereby enhancing the vibrancy of the arts and the writing community in the greater Bloomington area.
- [Our Members](https://writersguildbloomington.com/our-members/) - Alisa Alering Their debut novel Smothermoss was deemed “Deliciously weird” by the The New York Times. Claire Arbogast Author of If Not the Whole Truth and Leave the Dogs at Home: A Memoir. Merle Bachman Poet, translator, and author of seven books. Her most recent title is So Many Warm Words: Selections from
- [Ryser Scholarship for Writing Workshops](https://writersguildbloomington.com/ryser-scholarship-for-writing-workshops/) - 2025 Ryser Scholarship for High School Students Applications for this years' Ryser Scholarship will open in early fall. This year high school students may apply. The scholarship can be used for other events about writing, conferences or workshops, in-person or remote. If you have any questions or would like more information, you can contact us
- [History of the Guild](https://writersguildbloomington.com/history/) - The Writers Guild at Bloomington was formed in October 2010 by five writers: James Dorr, Michelle Henderson, Antonia Mathew, Patsy Rahn, and Eric Rensberger. They formed the Guild to represent writers at meetings of the Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington, of which it is a member. It has since grown beyond that initial goal into a vibrant,
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- [Opportunities](https://writersguildbloomington.com/opportunities/) - Writers Guild Volunteer needed The Monroe County Public Library is very open to doing joint programs with the Writer's Guild. We have presented workshops with them on various aspects of writing over the past years. The Writers Guild is looking for someone with workshop/project ideas to work with WG member Tonia Matthew on putting these
- [What is Lectio Divina ?](https://writersguildbloomington.com/what-is-lectio-divina/) - We will be using the Lectio Divina process for the workshops to read the poems. How does this work? Lectio Divina is most commonly used as a way to read spiritual texts. It is a Benedictine practice designed to encourage contemplation and communication with the Divine (however one defines this). It is also designed to
- [Deep Dialogue FAQ](https://writersguildbloomington.com/deep-dialogue-faq/) - What is Deep Dialogue? Deep Dialogue is a series of 4 guided dialogues about why/how race and ethnicity have and do impact our abilities to understand and communicate with each other about our daily lives and our histories. Click here for more information about the project. How will we “dialogue”? Each week, you are invited
- [Lectio Divina Process](https://writersguildbloomington.com/lectio-divina-process/) - During the Lectio Divina process, each participant will read a section out loud while the others engage in deep listening, paying attention to not only the words being read, but also the way in which the reader has selected to read and interpret them. After everyone has read, participants will have an opportunity to respond
- [Event Schedule    Deep Dialogue: Readings on Race & Ethnicity](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event-schedule-deep-dialogue-readings-on-race-ethnicity/) - Event Schedule: Deep Dialogue: Readings on Race & Ethnicity Click to Register: Thursday, September 7 Opening Panel & Discussion IU University Club in the IMU 6:30 to 8:30 pm Open to the public. No registration required. Join us to learn about how literature helps us learn and understand more about race and ethnicity in the
- [Deep Dialogue: additional information](https://writersguildbloomington.com/deep-dialogue-additional-information/) - One of the goals of the INcommon NEH Humanities and the Legacy of Race and Ethnicity initiative grant is to engage scholars and scholarship, community and community practices “…to spark in-depth conversation, insight and consideration of others’ points of view on the persistent social, economic, cultural and racial issues that divide our communities.” With this
- [Deep Dialogue Facilitators](https://writersguildbloomington.com/deep-dialogue-facilitators/) - Maria Hamilton Abegunde, PhD, is a creative community scholar in the IU Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies. She is trained in contemplative and community engagement practices and uses these approaches to help students, community members, and other scholars create spaces in which difficult subjects can be approached through listening and compassion. Her
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- [Kickstart Your Book: A Writer’s Guide to Crowd-Source Funding](https://writersguildbloomington.com/kickstart-your-book-a-writers-guide-to-crowd-source-funding/) - Kickstart Your Book: A Writer’s Guide to Crowd-Source Funding By Anne Bellov News of Kickstarter is everywhere today. Don’t know what crowd- source funding is? Here it is in a nutshell: you create a project, determine a monetary goal, set a time limit, submit the idea, and once approved, your project appears on Kickstarter. Site
- [Writers Guild Fall Events](https://writersguildbloomington.com/writers-guild-fall-events/) - Lemonstone Alternative Publishing Panel Saturday, November 12 Presented by the Writers Guild Panelists: Tony Brewer, Joseph Kerschbaum, E. Chris Lynch. 2:00 to 4:15 pm Location Rachel’s Café, 300 East 3rd Street Free Tony Brewer is a writer and performer based in Bloomington. He has self-published one poetry collection and had a chapbook published in 2010.
- [Spoken Word Stage Performers 2011](https://writersguildbloomington.com/spoken-word-stage-performance-schedule/) - Spoken Word Stage at the 4th Street Festival of the Arts Performers SATURDAY, Sept. 3 1100 Lee Chapman (poetry) with Bob Green on hurdy-gurdy, and Blaine Carrell 1140 Joy Shayne Laughter (fiction) 1220 Joseph Kerschbaum (poetry) 0100 Bloomington Storytelling Project (storytelling) 0140 Anne Haines (poetry) 0220 Rembrandt & McGillicutty (vaudeville comedy) 0300 Chelsea Parkkila (poetry)
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- [First Sunday Prose Reading November 2025](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/fsp-nov2025/) - Join the Writers Guild as we feature farm memoir at the First Sunday Prose Reading Series in November. Writers Linda Pickle and Ann Robins will share their work exploring farm life in the mid 20th Century, a different era for farming. Sunday, November 2, 2025 4-5:30pm Open Mic to follow The Juniper Art Gallery and Cafe
- [Writers Guild Spoken Word Series: featuring poets Mary Sexton and Lylanne Musselman](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/spoken-word-nov2025/) - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13th @ 6pm EST Featuring Poets Mary Sexton and Lylanne Musselman OPEN MIC to follow BEER & WINE available for purchase featuring poets Mary Sexson and Lylanne Musselman music by Jason Fickel open mic to follow Sponsored in part by the Bloomington Arts Commission and the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association MARY SEXSON is
- [Writers Guild Spoken Word Series: STORMWASH Showcase](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/spoken-word-oct2025/) - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9th @ 6pm EST STORMWASH Showcase OPEN MIC to follow BEER & WINE available for purchase A special showcase of poets published in STORMWASH: ENVIRONMENTAL POEMS Vol. 2, published by Seaker Press and edited by Hiromi Yoshida Sponsored in part by the Bloomington Arts Commission and the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association.
- [Last Sunday Poetry & Open Mic featuring James Dorr and April Ridge](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/lsp-oct2025/) - The Writers Guild at Bloomington presents Last Sunday Poetry & Open Mic featuring James Dorr and April Ridge Open mic to follow JAMES DORR’s Avoid Seeing a Mouse and Other Tales of the Real and Surreal is a January 2024 release from Alien Buddha Press. Other books include his 2013 Bram Stoker Award® nominee
- [First Sunday Prose Reading December 2025](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/fsp-dec2025/) - First Sunday Prose Reading - Open Mic to follow! The Juniper Art Gallery and Cafe 615 W. Kirkwood Avenue
- [First Sunday Prose Reading featuring Tanya Konerman and Rebekah Spivey](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/fsp-oct2025/) - Celebrate Halloween with the Writers Guild! First Sunday Prose Reading Series will feature writers Rebekah Spivey and Tanya Konerman who will read some of their spooky stories. Grab a cup of coffee and a treat at the Juniper Art Gallery and Cafe and settle in to the Halloween spirit! Tanya Konerman is a children’s author whose
- [Last Sunday Poetry & Open Mic featuring Peter Kaczmarczyk and Bruce Kell](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-sept2025/) - The Writers Guild at Bloomington presents Last Sunday Poetry & Open Mic featuring Peter Kaczmarczyk and Bruce Kell Open mic to follow PETER KACZMARCZYK was raised in New England and has lived the last 30 years in Southern Indiana. Most of his works strive to tell short tales in simple words that are accessible to
- [Constellation Stage & Screen presents: Next to Normal](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/constellation-stage-screen-presents-next-to-normal/) - Constellation Stage & Screen presents the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-Winning Rock Musical Next to Normal, on stage September 4-21 at the Waldron Auditorium in downtown Bloomington. Experience the electrifying rock musical that delves into the heart of a family shattered by mental illness but held together by love. Diana Goodman, a suburban mom battling bipolar
- [Constellation Stage & Screen presents: Next to Normal](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/constellation-next-to-normal/) - Constellation Stage & Screen presents the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-Winning Rock Musical Next to Normal, on stage September 4-21 at the Waldron Auditorium in downtown Bloomington. Experience the electrifying rock musical that delves into the heart of a family shattered by mental illness but held together by love. Diana Goodman, a suburban mom battling bipolar
- [Writers Guild Spoken Word Series: featuring poets Jason Baldinger and John Dorsey](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/spoken-word-sept2025/) - THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 @ 6pm EST Featuring poets Jason Baldinger and John Dorsey OPEN MIC to follow BEER & WINE available for purchase featuring poets Jason Baldinger and John Dorsey music by Rikki Jean open mic to follow Sponsored in part by the Bloomington Arts Commission and the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association. JASON BALDINGER
- [Writers Guild Spoken Word Series: The Junky’s Christmas Radio Play](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/spoken-word-dec2025/) - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11th @ 6pm EST Featuring The Junky’s Christmas Radio Play Extended OPEN MIC to follow BEER & WINE available for purchase Sponsored in part by the Bloomington Arts Commission and the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association.
- [Annual Picnic at UBC!](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/annual-picnic-at-ubc/) - Writers Guild at Bloomington Annual Picnic August 16 2025 1:00 to 4:00 PM The Writers Guild at Bloomington invites all members to join us for a lovely day of food, drink, fellowship in poetry, and an open mic! We will bring cold drinks and the main courses. Please bring a covered dish, a friend, and
- [First Sunday Prose Reading featuring Gabriel Peoples and Jake Williger](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-sept-2025/) - Join the Writers Guild for the First Sunday Prose Reading: Writers Gabriel Peoples and Jake Williger Gabriel Peoples is an associate professor of Gender Studies whose research is located at the nexus of performance, gender, and Africana studies. In Goin’ Viral: Uncontrollable Black Performance, he explores how Black people and their representations go viral and
- [Spoken Word Stage and POD at the Fourth Street Festival of the Arts and Crafts](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/spoken-word-stage-and-pod-at-the-fourth-street-festival-of-the-arts-and-crafts/) - Writers Guild Spoken Word Stage at the Fourth Street Festival of the Arts and Crafts 2 DAYS of spoken word entertainment! SAT Aug 30 10a-6p SUN Aug 31 10a-5p At the intersection of 4th and Grant Streets PLUS Poetry On Demand ALL DAY BOTH DAYS! You bring the inspiration, we make the poems. The Spoken Word
- [Hurricane Diane by Madeleine George: Presented by Off Night Productions](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/hurricane-diane/) - Off Night Productions presents Hurricane Diane by Madeleine George, on stage August 3-12 at the Waldron Auditorium in downtown Bloomington. In Hurricane Diane, the Greek god Dionysus returns to the modern world— disguised as the butch gardener Diane—whose secret mission is to seduce mortal fol lowers and restore the earth to its natural state. Where better
- [Last Sunday Poetry & Open Mic Featuring JL Kato and John K. Kruschke](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-open-mic-5/) - The Writers Guild at Bloomington presents Last Sunday Poetry & Open Mic featuring JL Kato and John K. Kruschke JL Kato's poetry collection, Shadows Set in Concrete (Restoration Press, 2010), was selected as a Best Book of Indiana in 2011. A longtime ambassador of the literary arts, he was chosen as 2022 Literary Champion by the
- [Last Sunday Poetry & Open Mic Featuring J.I.B. and Nikki Blankenship Flaugher](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-open-mic-5-2/) - The Writers Guild at Bloomington presents Last Sunday Poetry & Open Mic featuring J.I.B and Nikki Blankenship Flaugher of Portsmouth, OH J.I.B. is a prose poet and essayist from Southern Ohio. His work has been published in journals, magazines, and various Midwest presses. You can follow his work, travels, and performances on Instagram @j.i.b.trash.poet or
- [Electroacustical Poetical Society Live!](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/eaps-august/) - ELECTROACOUSTICAL POETICAL SOCIETY LIVE! Tuesday, JUL 29 7pm EST Backspace Gallery 112 W 6th St on the square in Bloomington IN EAPS is the invention of Marjorie Van Halteren to promote the magic that words, voices, languages, instruments, noises, and all manner of sounds make together, live and recorded, written, improvised or dreamed – in
- [Writers Guild Spoken Word Series: featuring poets Dan "Sully" Sullivan, Siren Hand, Adam Henze](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/spoken-word-august2025/) - THURSDAY, AUGUST 14 @ 6pm EST Featuring poets Dan "Sully" Sullivan, Siren Hand, Adam Henze OPEN MIC to follow BEER & WINE available for purchase Sponsored in part by the Bloomington Arts Commission and the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association. DAN "SULLY" SULLIVAN is a poet and educator based in Bloomington, Indiana, with nearly two
- [Speaker Series: Aminatta Forna on The Power of Storytelling](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/aminatta-forna/) - Aminatta Forna Award-winning author of several novels and the essay collection, The Window Seat: Notes from a Life in Motion Join the Writers Guild for a special event with celebrated author, Aminatta Forna when she presents "The Power of Storytelling" at the Monroe County Public Library Auditorium on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 7pm. Book
- [Mamma Mia! (2008): Sing Along](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/mamma-mia-2008-sing-along/) - Constellation Stage and Screen presents: Mamma Mia! (2008): Sing Along at the Waldron Auditorium in downtown Bloomington. Calling all dancing queens and super troupers! You’ll have a blast singing along to hit songs from the popular 1970s group ABBA. This smash-hit movie musical, based on the stage show of the same name, is the story of a
- [Writers Guild Spoken Word Series: featuring poets Jennifer Moore and Justin Hamm with music by Matt Lundquist](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-spoken-word-series-featuring-poets-jennifer-moore-and-justin-hamm-with-music-by-matt-lundquist/) - THURSDAY, JUL 10 @ 6pm EST featuring poets Jennifer Moore and Justin Hamm with music by Matt Lundquist OPEN MIC to follow BEER & WINE available for purchase Sponsored in part by the Bloomington Arts Commission and the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association Originally from the flatlands of central Illinois, JUSTIN HAMM now lives near
- [Three WFIU special “Jenny” Poets Weave episodes](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/three-wfiu-special-jenny-poets-weave-episodes/) - WFIU is doing a series of broad/podcasts celebrating Jenny Kander with three special “Jenny” Poets Weave episodes. The first was December 15 (listen to here: https://indianapublicmedia.org/poetsweave/jelly-donuts.php). Upcoming episodes will air March 30 and May 11.
- [Last Sunday Poetry & Open Mic featuring John Dorsey and Jonathan S Baker](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-open-mic-featuring-featuring-john-dorsey-and-jonathan-s-baker/) - The Writers Guild at Bloomington presents Last Sunday Poetry & Open Mic featuring John Dorsey and Jonathan S Baker JOHN DORSEY is the author of over ninety collections of poetry. Former Poet Laureate of Belle, Missouri, he is the recipient of the 2019 Terry Award, given at Poetry Rendezvous. He is also a founder
- [Last Sunday Poetry & Open Mic featuring Zach Hannah and Su Flatt](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-open-mic-featuring-zach-hannah-and-su-flatt/) - The Writers Guild at Bloomington presents Last Sunday Poetry & Open Mic featuring Zach Hannah and Su Flatt ZACH HANNAH is an Appalachian expat originally from Portsmouth, OH, now residing in Columbus, OH. A poet, an instigator of poetry, and one half of the SandWich Arts duo, alongside Su Flatt, Zach has taken notes
- [The King's Wife: A New Musical](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/the-kings-wife-a-new-musical/) - Constellation for Kids presents: The King's Wife: A New Musical, on stage June 5 - 29 at the Waldron Auditorium in downtown Bloomington. She had the ring, the crown, and the throne—until history gave her the boot. The King’s Wife offers a bold new perspective on the story of Katherine of Aragon, the first wife of Henry
- [Writers Guild Spoken Word Series:  featuring author and audio playwright Brian Price with musical accompaniment by Kyle Quass & Julian Douglas performing THE LAST COYOTE](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-spoken-word-series-featuring-author-and-audio-playwright-brian-price-with-musical-accompaniment-by-kyle-quass-julian-douglas-performing-the-last-coyote/) - Writers Guild Spoken Word Series featuring author and audio playwright Brian Pricewith musical accompaniment by Kyle Quass & Julian Douglasperforming THE LAST COYOTE Open mic to follow Sponsored in part by the Bloomington Arts Commission and the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association BRIAN PRICE is a writer, director, and audio producer. He has worked in radio
- [First Sunday Prose Reading featuring Antonia Matthew and Sheila Taylor](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-featuring-antonia-matthew-and-sheila-taylor/) - Join the Writers Guild for the First Sunday Prose Reading: Writers Antonia Matthew and Sheila Taylor Antonia Matthew is a member of the Writers Guild of Bloomington. She has written Antonia’s Home Front, a transatlantic audio theatre coproduction of Political Art, London UK, and the Writers Guild of Bloomington. It premiered on WFHB’s Firehouse Theatre on October 9, 2022.
- [Granfalloon Keynote: Lynda Barry @ Buskirk Chumley Theater 6/5/25](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/granfalloon-keynote-lynda-barry-buskirk-chumley-theater-6-5-25/) - Granfalloon Keynote: Lynda Barry Thursday, June 05, 2025, 7:00pm 114 E Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN, 47408, US The IU Arts and Humanities Council in partnership with the IU Writers’ Conference is excited to host Lynda Barry as the 2025 Granfalloon Festival keynote speaker. Her keynote will include a talk, Q&A, and book signing. Lynda
- [Books, Booze, & Brains: A Discussion on Cat's Cradle @ Morgenstern Books 5/14](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/books-booze-brains-a-discussion-on-cats-cradle-morgenstern-books-5-14/) - Books, Booze, & Brains: A Discussion on Cat's Cradle Wed, 5/14/2025 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm Morgenstern Books 849 S. Auto Mall Road Bloomington, IN 47401-5429 Free Event! For 21+ Join Indiana Humanities and IU Arts & Humanities Council for a thoughtful discussion of Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut as part of the 2025 Granfalloon Festival. The event will start
- [Writers Guild at Bloomington Monthly Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-at-bloomington-monthly-business-meeting-2/) - Writers Guild at Bloomington Monthly Business Meeting Monroe County Public Library - Downtown Room 214 May 3 2025 2 to 3:00 pm
- [Writers Guild at Bloomington Monthly Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-at-bloomington-monthly-business-meeting-2-2/) - Writers Guild at Bloomington Monthly Business Meeting Monroe County Public Library - Downtown Room 214 January 18 2025 3 to 4:30 pm
- [Umami Book Launch Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/umami-book-launch-reading-open-mic/) - The Writers Guild at Bloomington presents The launch reading of Hiromi Yoshida's 5th poetry chapbook Umami (Alien Buddha Press, 26 March 2025) "Hiromi Yoshida offers up a delectable assortment of poems with Umami. Taste is the thing and getting at the intangible yet discernable vibe of these dishes is what’s on the menu.
- [Writers Guild Spoken Word Series: poets Michael Duckwall and Patty Cooper Wells, music by Tommy Bays](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-spoken-word-series-poets-michael-duckwall-and-patty-cooper-wells-music-by-tommy-bays/) - Writers Guild Spoken Word Series Poets Michael Duckwall Patty Cooper Wells Music by Tommy Bays Open mic to follow Sponsored in part by the Bloomington Arts Commission and the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association MICHAEL DUCKWALL was born and raised in the Ohio Valley. A featured poet at the 10th Gonzofest in 2023, he took
- [First Sunday Prose Reading featuring PDVNCH and Shayne Laughter](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-featuring-pdvnch-and-shayne-laughter/) - Join the Writers Guild for the First Sunday Prose Reading: Writers PDVNCH and Shayne Laughter Shayne Laughter is a five-time Bloomerang, who has lived in Seattle and New York, and has spent quality time in Spain and India. She has won honors for her screenplays, short stories, and first novel, and has been a radio voice
- [Alternate Dimension Mill A futurist salon](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/alternate-dimension-mill-a-futurist-salon/) - Local Art Troublemakers Discover Interdimensional Portal, Share Findings at April Event The latest project from MDWST Fable, Alternate Dimension Mill will explore more positive ways to imagine our collective future via talks and performances from other dimensions. Matt Rice never imagined he’d become an interdimensional wanderer. While walking his dog just north of downtown late
- [Writers Guild Spoken Word Series: poets Thomas Kneeland and Marilyn Wolf, music by Jack Carl](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-spoken-word-series-poets-thomas-kneeland-and-marilyn-wolf-music-by-jack-carl/) - Writers Guild Spoken Word Series Poets Thomas Kneeland and Marilyn Wolf Music by Jack Carl Open mic to follow Sponsored in part by the Bloomington Arts Commission and the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association THOMAS KNEELAND is the author of We Be Walkin’ Blackly in the Deep (Marian University Department of Media, Communication, and Design)
- [Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/4702/) - Constellation for Kids presents: Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical On stage April 25 - May 11 at the Waldron Auditorium in downtown Bloomington. In a town full of squares, one dot makes a difference! 8-year-old Lily Polkadot just moved to the small, “Squares Only” town of Rockaway. As the first Polkadot in an all Square
- [Last Sunday Poetry & Open Mic featuring Tracy Mishkin and Joseph Kerschbaum](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-open-mic-featuring-tracy-mishkin-and-joseph-kerschbaum/) - The Writers Guild at Bloomington presents Last Sunday Poetry & Open Mic featuring Tracy Mishkin and Joseph Kerschbaum The Writers Guild at Bloomington celebrates National Poetry Month by presenting Last Sunday Poetry, featuring Tracy Mishkin and Joseph Kerschbaum. TRACY MISHKIN's first full-length poetry book is The Way The Salt Falls (Main Street Rag Press, 2024).
- [Apples in Winter:  a play](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/apples-in-winter-a-play/) - Apples in Winter a play by Jennifer Fawcett Flour. Sugar. Love. In this one woman show, Miriam pours all of these ingredients and more into the last apple pie she will ever bake for her son, Robert. But all is not what it seems in Miriam’s world, as she excavates truths too
- [Writers Guild Spoken Word Series: Chris Dean, A.S. Coomer, Nicholas Graham Hall](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-spoken-word-series-billy-tuggle-a-s-coomer-nicholas-graham-hall/) - Writers Guild Spoken Word Series Poets Chris Dean and A.S. Coomer (KY) Music by Nicholas Graham Hall (Bloomington) Open mic to follow Sponsored in part by the Bloomington Arts Commission and the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association CHRIS DEAN is a storyteller, spoken word artist and self-proclaimed Magpie Poet who writes from the heart of Indiana where
- [Voices of the Incarcerated, the First Sunday Prose Reading Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/voices-of-the-incarcerated-the-first-sunday-prose-reading-series/) - Join the Writers Guild for Voices of the Incarcerated, the First Sunday Prose Reading Series Nine writers will be featured, their work read by friends and workshop facilitators, in collaboration with Women Writing for a Change. Come early and sign up for Open Mic! April 6, 2025, 4pm to 5:30pm Juniper Art Gallery and
- [Book Launch: The Guy: Private Edition, by Marilyn Wolf](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/book-launch-the-guy-private-edition-by-marilyn-wolf/) - For more info: https://wolfen25.net/blog-posts/
- [Last Sunday Poetry and Open Mic with Plummer, Yoshida, and Brewer--Hawkins hosting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-and-open-mic-with-plummer-yoshida-and-brewer-hawkins-hosting/) - The Writers Guild at Bloomington presents Last Sunday Poetry Featuring Brooke Nicole Plummer, Hiromi Yoshida, and Tony Brewer, with Joan Hawkins hosting. The Bloomington leg of the Tony Brewer & Brooke Nicole Plummer spoken word tour, this special edition of LSP includes book launch readings for Hiromi Yoshida's *Green Roses Bloom for Icarus* (Roadside Press,
- [Haiku Writing Contest](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/4678/) - Haiku Writing Contest In honor of National Poetry Month (April) and National Haiku Poetry Day (April 17), MCPL is hosting an adult haiku writing challenge! Haiku submissions may be about any topic or subject, but must be original and adhere to the 5+7+5 rule. Hiromi Yoshida is the judge. Find out more about the contest:
- [Poetry for All Occasions](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/poetry-for-all-occasions/) - Join Tony Brewer, the 2024 Indiana Humanities Literary Champion, for this workshop on how to write poems for special occasions. Age 18 and up. Bloomington's own Tony Brewer won the 2024 Indiana Humanities Literary Champion prize! He will be leading a workshop on how to write poetry for special occasions and celebrate National Poetry Month.
- [First Sunday Prose Reading Series Virginia Baude and Cindy Brandes](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-series-virginia-baude-and-cindy-brandes/) - The Writers Guild at Bloomington presents A special program honoring Developmental Disability Awareness Month First Sunday Prose Reading Series March 2, 2025 from 4pm to 5:30pm Juniper Art Gallery and Cafe Open mic to follow Come join us! Virginia Baude I was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I have lived in Bloomington, Indiana the majority
- [Maple and Vine](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/maple-and-vine/) - Welcome to the corner of Maple and Vine, where every day is 1955! Constellation Stage & Screen presents Maple and Vine March 27 - April 13 at the Constellation Playhouse in downtown Bloomington Katha and Ryu have become allergic to their 21st-century lives. When they meet a charismatic man from a community of 1950s re-enactors,
- [Spoken Word Series: poets Westley Penland and Tyler Frederick, music by Jason Hathaway](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/spoken-word-series-poets-westley-penland-and-tyler-frederick-music-by-jason-hathaway/) - Writers Guild Spoken Word Series Featuring poets Westley Penland and Tyler Frederick, music by Jason Hathaway Sponsored in part by the Indiana Arts Commission, Bloomington Arts Commission, and the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association WESTLEY PENLAND was a burp-the-alphabet kid and despite his deviated septum was quite good at it. He first discovered writing as an
- [Last Sunday Poetry & Open Mic featuring Doris Lynch and Nancy Chen Long](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/4569/) - The Writers Guild at Bloomington presents Last Sunday Poetry & Open Mic featuring Doris Lynch and Nancy Chen Long DORIS JEAN LYNCH has recent work in Flying Island, Modern Haiku, Acorn, Stormwash: Environmental Poems, Wales Haiku Journal, and Contemporary Haibun Online. Her poems are forthcoming in I-70 Review and Poetry Pea. Lynch’s collection of
- [Last Sunday Poetry & Open Mic featuring Kerry Trautman and Shannon K. Winston](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/4569-2-2/) - The Writers Guild at Bloomington presents Last Sunday Poetry & Open Mic featuring Kerry Trautman and Shannon K. Winston Ohio born and raised, KERRY TRAUTMAN is a co-founder of ToledoPoet.com and the "Toledo Poetry Museum" page on Facebook which promote Northwest Ohio poetry events. She has served as judge for the Northwest region of Ohio’s
- [Special edition of Last Sunday Poetry featuring George Kalamaras](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/4610/) - The Writers Guild at Bloomington and Indiana Humanities present a special edition of Last Sunday Poetry Featuring George Kalamaras GEORGE KALAMARAS is the 2024 Indiana Authors Awards poetry winner for *To Sleep in the Horse's Belly: My Greek Poets and the Aegean Inside Me* (Dos Madres Press, 2023). Author of twenty-four books of poetry,
- [First Sunday Prose Reading featuring writers Ann Robins and Linda Pickle](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-series-angela-jackson-brown/) - Join the Writers Guild as we feature: Writers Ann Robins and Linda Pickle sharing work from their farm memoirs Linda Schelbitzki Pickle came to her family’s Nebraska farm in 1945, soon after her father returned to Chicago from World War II. Her parents worked hard to establish themselves and Linda was deeply shaped by her
- [First Sunday Prose Reading Series Angela Jackson-Brown](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-series-angela-jackson-brown-2/) - Join the Writers Guild for an exciting afternoon with our special guest, Angela Jackson-Brown. Open mic to follow. Angela Jackson-Brown is an award-winning writer, poet and playwright who is an Associate Professor in the creative writing program at Indiana University in Bloomington. She also teaches in the graduate program at the Naslund-Mann Graduate School of
- [Last Sunday Poetry & Open Mic featuring Kerry Trautman and Shannon K. Winston](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/4569-2/) - The Writers Guild at Bloomington presents Last Sunday Poetry & Open Mic featuring Kerry Trautman and Shannon K. Winston Ohio born and raised, KERRY TRAUTMAN is a co-founder of ToledoPoet.com and the "Toledo Poetry Museum" page on Facebook which promote Northwest Ohio poetry events. She has served as judge for the Northwest region of Ohio’s
- [Misery](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/misery/) - See Stephen King's Misery live on stage Constellation Stage & Screen, January 30 - February 16 Waldron Auditorium, downtown Bloomington Following a near-fatal car accident, a world-famous novelist finds himself in a strange house being nursed back to health by his “Number One Fan.” But as her love for his work turns to dangerous obsession,
- [Spoken Word Series: PDVNCH and Joan Hawkins, music by ORTET](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/spoken-word-series-pdvnch-and-joan-hawkins-music-by-ortet/) - Writers Guild Spoken Word Series featuring spoken word artists PDVNCH and Joan Hawkins music by ORTET open mic to follow BEER & WINE available for purchase Thu Dec 12 6pm Backspace Gallery, inside Bonne Fête 112 West 6th Street, on the square in Bloomington IN Sponsored in part by the
- [Kinds of Translation: Akhmatova and Yiddish Poetry](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/kinds-of-translation-akhmatova-and-yiddish-poetry/)
- [Ryser Scholarship- Apply now! Deadline Dec. 31, 2024](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/ryser-scholarship-apply-now-deadline-dec-31-2024/) - The Writers Guild at Bloomington is offering: The Ryser Scholarship to Writers Guild members to attend a writing workshop or conference in 2025! The scholarship will cover costs up to $500. Workshops and conferences may cover any literary pursuit, including poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and memoir. Possible in-person workshops include, but are not limited to, the
- [poets celebration for Jenny Kander](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/poets-celebration-for-jenny-kander/) - Poets Celebration for Jenny Kander Wednesday November 20th at the Runcible Spoon 6:00 PM The Spoon will provide the space, appetizers, beer and wine. Poets to read from their own and her work. Please, all are welcome and we would love to see you there!!! If you are interesting in reading, please contact us at
- [The Firehouse Follies Keep Bloomington Weird!](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/the-firehouse-follies-keep-bloomington-weird/) - The Writers' Guild at Bloomington presents The Firehouse Follies Keep Bloomington Weird! The Firehouse Follies is a worldwide showcase for the amazing talent we have in Bloomington and South Central Indiana. A live broadcast performance features audio theatre plays and comedy sketches by the Mighty Firehouse Art Players, music from Kid Kazooey and the Four-Alarm
- [Bronislava Volková Poetry Author Event](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/4581/) - Join us for our author event with Bronislava Volkova! Bronislava Volková is a Czech-American poet, translator, scholar and collage artist. She emigrated from Czechoslovakia in 1974 and spent more than forty years in the United States. She taught at six universities in three different countries, e.g. University of Cologne, University of Marburg, University of Virginia
- [The Wizard of Oz](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/the-wizard-of-oz/) - This holiday season, Constellation Stage & Screen presents The Wizard of Oz on stage December 12 - 29 at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. We're off to see the Wizard! Step into the magical world of The Wizard of Oz, one of the most beloved films all time, in this bewitching family holiday musical! Travel down the Yellow
- [Writers Guild at Bloomington Annual Business Meeting, Potluck, Open Mic and Election!!](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-at-bloomington-annual-business-meeting-potluck-open-mic-and-election/) - Writers Guild at Bloomington Annual Business Meeting, Potluck, Open Mic and Election!! December 14, 2024 1-4 pm Fellowship Room in rear of University Baptist Church (parking in back) 3740 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN Bring a favorite dish to share, a favorite drink (beer and wine are an option!), a poem to read at
- [Soul Waters Rising: An Appalachian Pause](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/4571/) - As a daughter of Southern Appalachia, Writer Guild of Bloomington Member Lisa Kwong will be participating in a Zoom event called Soul Waters Rising: An Appalachian Pause on Wednesday, October 30, to raise funds for Hurricane Helene relief. This is a link for tickets on a sliding scale or an option to donate if you
- [Appreciation Event and Art Exhibit Bronislava Volkova](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/4574/) - Appreciation Event and Art Exhibit for Writers Guild Member Bronislava Volkova Volkova is a Czech-American poet, scholar, translator and artist. She emigrated from Czechoslovakia in 1974 and spent more than 40 years in the United States. She has 22 volumes of poetry in addition to her other work. There will be some music, and introduction
- [A special Pop-up Chitlin Circuit](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/4567/) - A special Pop-up Chitlin Circuit Facilitated by Indiana State Poet Laureate Curtis Crisler Featuring poets Ross Gay, Hiromi Yoshida, Curtis Crisler Open mic to follow Sponsored in part by the Writers Guild at Bloomington, Indiana Arts Commission, Bloomington Arts Commission, and the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association THURSDAY, NOV 14 6pm EST Backspace Gallery inside Bonne
- [Writers Guild at Bloomington Monthly Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-at-bloomington-monthly-business-meeting/) - Writers Guild at Bloomington Monthly Business Meeting November 16, 2024 3-4:30 pm Room 214 at the Downtown Monroe County Public Library
- [Ukraine Poet, Marianna Kiyanovska, Conversation and Reading](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/ukraine-poet-marianna-kiyanovska-conversation-and-reading/) - A bilingual poetry reading of Marianna Kiyanovska’s work followed by a conversation with Professor Russell Valentino, chair of the Slavic and East European Languages and Cultures department Kiyanovska is one of Ukraine’s most celebrated poets. Halina Goldberg, professor of musicology at the IU Jacobs School of Music and director of the IU Byrnes Russian and
- [Marianna Kiyanovska Reading](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/marianna-kiyanovska-reading/) - Marianna Kiyanovska, reading recent work Morgenstern's Bookstore & Café, 849 S Auto Mall Road, Bloomington, on Saturday, October 19, from 1 – 2 p.m. The reading will be bilingual—each poem will be read first by the poet in the original Ukrainian, and each will be followed by a reading of the English translation. See https://books.huri.harvard.edu/authors/336
- [First Sunday Prose Reading Series with Susan Brackney and Bruce Kell](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-series-with-susan-brackney-and-bruce-kell/) - Writers Guild of Bloomington presents First Sunday Prose Featured readers Susan Brackney and Bruce Kell followed by open mic A professional writer since 1995, Susan has written for the Boy Scouts, stoners, interventional radiologists, would-be beekeepers, depressives, the 1%, and many others. Her nonfiction work appears in Hobby Farms Magazine, Bloom Magazine, and IU
- [Last Sunday Poetry with James Dorr and Hysteria](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-with-james-dorr-and-hysteria/) - The Writers Guild at Bloomington presents Last Sunday Poetry Featuring James Dorr and Hysteria Morgenstern's Bookstore & Café, 849 S. Auto Mall Rd., Bloomington IN 47401 Sunday, October 27, 2024 7-8:30pm JAMES DORR's Avoid Seeing a Mouse and Other Tales of the Real and Surreal is a January 2024 release from Alien Buddha
- [Haxan! Immersive Gallery Experience](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/haxan-immersive-gallery-experience/) - Join us for an evening of immersive art, live music and spoken word. October 4, 5-8pm (free) Backspace Gallery inside Bonne Fête 112 West 6th St Film: Häxan (1922). This lurid 1922 horror is based on the fears of Medieval witchcraft, devil summoning and the real life horrors of the Inquisition. Performers:Chris Rall and Richard Jermain
- [In Her Words: A Celebration of Female Playwrights](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/4546/) - Join Off Night Productions for In Her Words: A Celebration of Female Playwrights, a play-reading festival running October 27-29 at the Constellation Playhouse. Four plays written by women will be presented by four local, women-led theater companies. 2:00 PM on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 27: A Selection of Scenes from Resilience: Indiana’s Untold Stories
- [The True Story of the Three Little Pigs!](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/the-true-story-of-the-three-little-pigs/) - Constellation Stage & Screen presents The True Story of the Three Little Pigs! on stage October 25 - November 10 at the Waldron Auditorium A musical "tail" that will bring the house down! There are two sides to every story, and when the Big Bad Wolf takes the stand in Piggsylvania’s Trial of the Century, he
- [Local Author Book Fair](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/https-writersguildbloomington-com-wp-content-uploads-2024-02-bookfair3-jpg/) - Mark your calendars! Go to the Book Fair tab on this website for details or Click Here to take you there! For more information, contact the Writers Guild: contact@writersguildbloomington.com
- [Special Reading from VITAL English Learners](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/special-reading-from-vital-english-learners/) - Click here to see the video of this event: Juniper Art Gallery youtube video Thanks to Duane Busick for recording the event Join the Writers Guild for a very special reading in honor of National Literacy Month! English learners from VITAL at the Monroe County Public Library will share their words and stories.
- [Jonathan Elmer in Conversation with Joan Hawkins](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/jonathan-elmer-in-conversation-with-joan-hawkins/) - Author event with Jonathan Elmer in conversation with Joan Hawkins Jonathan Elmer is Professor of English, and former Director of the College Arts and Humanities Institute, at Indiana University. He is a specialist in American literature. He also plays trombone in the Postmodern Jazz Quartet. Joan Hawkins is Professor of Film in the Media School
- [Spoken Word Series with April Ridge and A.S. Coomer](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/spoken-word-series-with-april-ridge-and-a-s-coomer/) - Writers Guild Spoken Word Series Featuring poets April Ridge and A.S. Coomer (KY) Music by Boy Dirt Car Open mic to follow Thursday, October 10 6pm EST Backspace Gallery inside Bonne Fête 112 West 6th Street on the square in Bloomington IN APRIL RIDGE scrawls messages in the night on the clouds that dreams
- [Last Sunday Poetry Helena Mesa and Doug Paul Case](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-helena-mesa-and-doug-paul-case/) - The Writers Guild at Bloomington presents Last Sunday Poetry Featuring Helena Mesa and Doug Paul Case Morgenstern's Bookstore & Café, 849 S. Auto Mall Rd., Bloomington IN 47401 Sunday, September 29, 2024 7-8:30pm HELENA MESA is the author of Horse Dance Underwater and a co-editor for Mentor & Muse: Essays from Poets to Poets.
- [First Sunday Prose Reading Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-series-2/) - Join the Writers Guild for an early Halloween celebration! First Sunday Prose Reading Series Sunday, October 6, 2024 4pm to 5:30pm Juniper Art Gallery and Cafe Featured Readers will be Rebekah Spivey and James Dorr, with an open mic to follow. Please no outside food or drink! Please note the new start time of 4pm!
- [Author Talk: Claire Arbogast with Shayne Laughter](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/author-talk-claire-arbogast-with-shayne-laughter/) - Author Talk: Claire Arbogast with Shayne Laughter Gritty courage & love in the endless struggle for power Join us as Shayne Laughter explores in between the lines. Reading, book signing Monday, September 30 6:30-7:30 pm Morgenstern Books 849 S. Auto Mall Rd., Bloomington
- [](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/4514/) - Writers Guild Spoken Word Stage SAT Aug 31 10am-6pm SUN Sep 1 10am-5pm Intersection of 4th and Grant, Bloomington IN Fourth Street Festival of the Arts and Crafts The Spoken Word Stage at the Fourth Street Festival of the Arts and Crafts is presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington and supported in part
- [Burning Convictions Double Release Party](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/burning-convictions-double-release-party/) - Burning Convictions Double Release Party DOUBLE DOWN Claire Arbogast Shana Ritter A multimedia release of two remarkable novels Sunday, September 15, 3:00 - 5:00 2:30: Come early for mingling and book buying! Arbogast and Ritter read from books set centuries apart yet connected by resilient women standing strong through turbulent times.
- [Last Sunday Poetry with JL KATO and John Hinton](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry/) - The Writers Guild at Bloomington presents Last Sunday Poetry Featuring Indiana poets JL Kato and John Hinton JL KATO is the 2022 Indiana Literary Champion, whose Shadows Set in Concrete was selected the 2011 Best Indiana Book of Poetry by the Indiana Center for the Book. JOHN HINTON is the author
- [Last Sunday Poetry, featuring Columbus OH poets Caidyn Bearfield and Su Flatt](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-featuring-columbus-oh-poets-caidyn-bearfield-and-su-flatt/) - Last Sunday Poetry Sunday, July 28 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM Morgenstern's Bookstore & Café, 849 S Auto Mall Rd, Bloomington IN 47401 Columbus OH poets Caidyn Bearfield and Su Flatt CAIDYN BEARFIELD (she/her) is a queer Italian-American poet from Columbus, OH. She has been published by River Dog Press and has featured at festivals,
- [Wipeout](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/wipeout/) - Constellation Stage & Screen presents Wipeout on stage September 5-29 at the Constellation Playhouse. Age is just a vibe! Three 70-year-old women on surfboards. One 19-year-old hotrod instructor. The currents of the Pacific Ocean. What could possibly go wrong? Wipeout is a poignant comedy about friendship, grief, and the unpredictable tides of life. Featuring Pay
- [Second Thursday Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/second-thursday-spoken-word-series/) - Second Thursday Spoken Word Series Staged Reading a new Mervyn Alphonse play The Deeper You Dig A staged reading by Writers Guild members Zilia Balkasky-Sellés, Joan Hawkins, Peter Kaczmarczyk, Shayne Laughter, Erin Strole, and Eric Zobel. An undercover Police officer finds herself in wildly uncharted territory when an assignment takes her back to
- [Seeds of Memory: Community and Institutional Memory Symposium](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/seeds-of-memory-community-and-institutional-memory-symposium/) - Lotus Education and Arts Foundation presents Seeds of Memory: Community and Institutional Memory Symposium When: Saturday, July 27 Where: 1-5pm — Lotus office, 105 S. Rogers, Bloomington IN 47404 5:15-7pm —Bloomington Fine Arts Supply, 207 S. Rogers, Bloomington IN 47404 FREE, but please RSVP (details below) Since January, Lotus has been
- [Steel Magnolias](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/steel-magnolias/) - Off Night Productions presents Steel Magnolias August 11 & 18 at 2pm August 12, 13, 19, 20 at 7pm Waldron Auditorium, downtown Bloomington. Step into the glittery, glamorous sanctuary of Truvy's beauty salon in 1980s Chinquapin, Louisiana, where six of the town’s most beloved women share jokes, advice, and unwavering support. This hilarious and
- [Electroacoustical Poetical Society: The Return](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/electroacoustical-poetical-society-the-return/) - ELECTROACOUSTICAL POETICAL SOCIETY: THE RETURN EAPS: Marjorie Van Halteren • Brian Price • Tony Brewer and featuring ORTET: Joan Hawkins • Kyle Quass • David Miller • Richard Jermain Part of the Urban Deer Performance Series and co-sponsored by the Writers Guild at Bloomington
- [Monthly Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/monthly-business-meeting/) - Writers Guild at Bloomington Monthly Business Meeting Saturday, August 17th 2024 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm Monroe County Public Library - Downtown Room 214 on the 2nd floor
- [animals & giraffes](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/4430/) - animals & giraffes (phillip greenlief & claudia la rocco) + ORTET, Joan Hawkins, Kyle Quass 7PM June 26, 2024 Backspace Gallery inside Bonne Fête 112 West 6th Street on the square in Bloomington IN animals & giraffes Phillip Greenlief - tenor saxophone, Bb clarinet https://www.phillipgreenlief.com/ https://www.phillipgreenlief.com/animals-and-giraffes Claudia La Rocco - voice, text https://claudialarocco.com/
- [Annual Picnic at Cascades Park](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/annual-picnic-at-cascades-park/) - Writers Guild at Bloomington Annual Picnic August 18 2024 1:00 to 4:00 PM The Writers Guild at Bloomington invites all members to join us at the parkfor a lovely day of food, drink, fellowship in poetry, and an open mic! We will bring cold drinks and the main courses. Please, bring a covered dish,a friend,
- [Stormwash: Environmental Poems Showcase](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/stormwash-environmental-poems-showcase/) - Stormwash: Environmental Poems Showcase Thursday, July 11, 6pm Backspace Gallery, inside Bonne Fête, 112 West 6th Street, on the square in Bloomington IN A special showcase of poets published in STORMWASH: ENVIRONMENTAL POEMS, published by The Grind Stone and edited by Hiromi Yoshida, with music by The UkeTones Sponsored in part by the Indiana Arts
- [TWO Mamma Mia Sing-Alongs](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/two-mamma-mia-sing-alongs/) - Calling all dancing queens! This July, Constellation Stage & Screen is presenting not one, but TWO Mamma Mia Sing-Along experiences! Mamma Mia! (2008) Sing-Along: Fri, July 12 & Sat, July 13 at 7:30pm at the Waldron Auditorium Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018) Sing-Along: Sat, July 20 at 7:30pm at the Waldron Auditorium You'll
- [Second Thursday Spoken Word Series - June 13, 2024](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/second-thursday-spoken-word-series-featuring-poets-joseph-kerschbaum-jason-ammerman-tony-brewer-music-by-julian-douglas-and-kyle-quass/) - OPEN MIC following the features THURSDAY, JUN 13 6pm EST featuring poets Joseph Kerschbaum, Jason Ammerman, Tony Brewer music by Julian Douglas and Kyle Quass open mic to follow Sponsored in part by the Indiana Arts Commission, Bloomington Arts Commission, and the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association JOSEPH KERSCHBAUM’s most recent publications include Mirror Box (Main
- [Last Sunday Poetry & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-open-mic-4/) - The Writers Guild at Bloomington presents Last Sunday Poetry & Open Mic Featuring Midwest Poets Steve Henn and John Dorsey 7-8:30pm (EST) -- June 30, 2024 Morgenstern's Bookstore & Café (849 E Auto Mall Rd, Bloomington IN 47401) STEVE HENN teaches high school English in northern Indiana. His most recent poetry collection is the chapbook
- [First Sunday Prose Reading Series June 2, 2024](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-series-june-2-2024/) - The Writers Guild at Bloomington Presents First Sunday Prose Reading Series June 2, 2024 The Juniper Gallery and Cafe (615 W. Kirkwood) 2-3:30pm The Writers Guild will honor Pride Month with featured readers David Dunn and Gail Fairfield. David Dunn is the executive director of PetsAlive in Bloomington, IN. He is a frequent contributor to
- [The Break: A New Rock Musical](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/the-break-a-new-rock-musical/) - Constellation Stage & Screen presents The Break: A New Rock Musical On stage June 6 - 23 at the Waldron Auditorium 1 Couple. 30 Days Off. No Rules. This brand new rock musical from the Emmy-nominated creators of The Enlightenment of Percival von Schmootz is a spicy rom com with a healthy dose of
- [Second Thursday Spoken Word and Open Mic- Ryder Magazine Poetry Issue Showcase](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/second-thursday-spoken-word-and-open-mic/) - Second Thursday Spoken Word and Open Mic The Ryder's Poetry Issue Showcase Presented by the Writers Guild Dedicated to Peter LoPilato, Ryder Founder and Director May 9th, 2024 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Backspace Gallery, inside Bonne Fête on the square 112 W 6th St Bloomington IN 47403 Over 20 featured
- [Second Thursday Spoken Word and Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/second-thursday-spoken-word-and-open-mic-2/) - Second Thursday Spoken Word and Open Mic The Ryder's Fiction Issue Showcase Presented by the Writers Guild Dedicated to Peter LoPilato, Ryder Founder and Director Featured readers: James Dorr, Laura Lasuertmer, Paula Sunderman Musical Guest: Brendan Keller Thursday, DATE April 11, 2024 6:00-8:30 P.M. BackSpace (in Bonne Fête) 112 W 6th st.
- [Last Sunday Poetry & Open Mic - Jonathan S. Baker & Teresa Roy](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-open-mic-3/) - Sunday, May 26, 2024 7:00-8:30 pm Morgenstern's Bookstore & Cafe Last Sunday Poetry & Open Mic FEATURING Jonathan S. Baker & Teresa Roy The Writers Guild @ Bloomington presents Last Sunday Poetry & Open Mic, featuring Evansville poets Jonathan S Baker and Teresa Roy. JONATHAN S BAKER lives and works in Evansville, Indiana, where
- [Writers Guild at Bloomington Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-at-bloomington-business-meeting-7/) - Writers Guild at Bloomington Business Meeting May 11th, 2024 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Monroe County Public Library – Downtown Meeting Room 214 Email to attend virtually contact@writersguildbloomington.com
- [Writers Guild at Bloomington Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-at-bloomington-business-meeting-7-2/) - Writers Guild at Bloomington Business Meeting March 16th, 2024 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Monroe County Public Library – Downtown Meeting Room 2A Email to attend virtually contact@writersguildbloomington.com
- [First Sunday Prose Reading Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-series/) - First Sunday Prose Reading Series Featuring Freda Love Smith and Jeremy Reed Sunday, May 5, 2024 2-3:30pm The Juniper Art Gallery 615 W. Kirkwood Avenue Free and Open to the Public $5 suggested donation to the venue The Gallery also has a full-service cafe! Please no outside food or drink. Freda Love Smith is
- [Writers Guild at Bloomington Business Meeting--CANCELLED!](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-at-bloomington-business-meeting-6/) - THIS MONTH'S MEETING IS CANCELLED Writers Guild at Bloomington Business Meeting April 20, 2024
- [BIG BOOK SALE at the Monroe County Public Library](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/big-book-sale-at-the-monroe-county-public-library/) - BIG BOOK SALE at the Monroe County Public Library The Friends of the Library has a four-day book sale twice a year in Meeting Room 1B/C at the Downtown Library with thousands of items at bargain prices! The 2024 Big Spring Book Sale will be open to the public April 12–15 with a special preview
- [Alex Gold: Stuck on Repeat](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/alex-gold-stuck-on-repeat/) - Constellation Stage & Screen presents Alex Gold: Stuck on Repeat A fun-filled classroom adventure where the audience gets to make all the decisions! See it on stage April 26 - May 12 at the Waldron Auditorium. 11-year-old Alex Gold needs to repeat the 6th grade – maybe he shouldn’t have spent so much time watching
- [The Poets Weave 1000th Episode!!!](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/the-poets-weave-1000th-episode/) - The Poets Weave reaches a milestone this Sunday when its 1,000th episode airs on March 31. The Poets Weave airs Sundays at 3:54 p.m. on WFIU and 5:54 p.m. on WFIU2. Episodes are also available on The Poets Weave website, wfiu.org/poetsweave, and through major podcast platforms. Episode 1,000 of The Poets Weave will feature Antonia
- [Stormwash: Climate Awareness Program (Spoken Word, Dance & Music)](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/stormwash-climate-awareness-program-spoken-word-dance-music/) - Stormwash: Climate Awareness Program April 19, 2024 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Art Alliance Center Flex Space 2894 E. 3rd St. in College Mall (next to Foot Locker) Stormwash is an inter-arts program presented by the Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington, Artists for Climate Awareness, the Writers Guild at Bloomington, Windfall Dancers, Inc., and Julian Douglas.
- [Last Sunday Poetry & Open Mic - Patsy Rahn and Rosaleen Crowley](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-open-mic-patsy-rahn-and-rosaleen-crowley/) - Last Sunday Poetry & Open Mic April 28th, 2024 7 - 8:30 p.m. Morgenstern Books at 849 S Auto Mall Rd The Writers Guild @ Bloomington presents Last Sunday Poetry & Open Mic, featuring Patsy Rahn and Rosaleen Crowley. PATSY RAHN’s poetry and prose have been published in various journals and anthologies. Her nonfiction has
- [First Sunday Prose April 7th 2024 - featuring Local Students and Teachers](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-poetry-april-7th-2024-featuring-local-students-and-teachers/) - Writers Guild at Bloomington Presents First Sunday Prose Series Featuring Local Students and Teachers Sunday, April 7, 2024 2-3:30pm The Juniper Gallery 615 W. Kirkwood This month the Writers Guild is honoring students and teachers. Students from Bloomington High School North will read, as well as teachers from Bloomington North, Harmony, VITAL, and a penitentiary.
- [Doris Jean Lynch and Nancy Chen Long at Brown County Public Library](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/doris-jean-lynch-and-nancy-chen-long-at-brown-county-public-library/) - Doris Jean Lynch and Nancy Chen Long Reading! Celebrate Poetry Month at Brown County Public Library Thursday, April 11, 2024 5:30 PM 205 Locust Lane, Nashville, IN
- [Second Thursday Spoken Word Series Reading and Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/second-thursday-spoken-word-series-reading-and-open-mic/) - Second Thursday Spoken Word Series Reading and Open Mic Presented by Writers Guild at Bloomington Special Evening to Honor Patsy Rahn The featured readers are: Patsy Rahn and Allison Joseph Music by Silent Partner Lightning round of poets: James Dorr, Tonia Matthew, Eric Rensberger Thursday March 14 6-8:30P.M. BackSpace (In Bonne Fête) 112 W
- [World Poetry Day Marathon](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/https-writersguildbloomington-com-wp-content-uploads-2024-02-writers-guild-the-monroe-resized-1-png/) - Writers Guild at Bloomington Presents World Poetry Day Marathon March 21, 2024 5:00 to 8:00 pm The Monroe at 1150 Clarizz Blvd At The Clubhouse Writers Guild at Bloomington is hosting a mini-marathon for World Poetry Day at The Monroe!! There will be refreshments and plenty of space for a good crowd.
- [Electroacoustical Poetical Society Performance at BackSpace Gallery](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/electroacoustical-poetical-society-performance-at-backspace-gallery-2/) - Electroacoustical Poetical Society Performance Marjorie Van Halteren (France), Brian Price (US), Tony Brewer (US) with interludes and interplay by ORTET Thu Feb 22, 2024 7pm Backspace Gallery at 112 W. 6th St. “Virtually every writer I know would rather be a musician.” - Kurt Vonnegut “Music is the easiest means in which to express, but
- [Electroacoustical Poetical Society Workshop at BackSpace Gallery](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/electroacoustical-poetical-society-performance-at-backspace-gallery-3/) - Electroacoustical Poetical Society Workshop Marjorie Van Halteren (France), Brian Price (US), Tony Brewer (US) Thu Feb 23, 2024 6pm Backspace Gallery at 112 W. 6th St. “Virtually every writer I know would rather be a musician.” - Kurt Vonnegut “Music is the easiest means in which to express, but since words are my talent, I
- [Doris Lynch's 'Swimming to Alaska' Author Reading & Discussion](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/https-writersguildbloomington-com-wp-content-uploads-2024-02-doris-lynch-png/) - Swimming to Alaska Author Reading & Discussion Monroe County Public Library Wednesday, February 21, 2024 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Join author and former MCPL Librarian Doris Lynch and her family as she recounts her travels and life in Alaska. Swimming to Alaska, her book of poetry, was released in November 2023. Doris will read
- [Writers Guild at Bloomington Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-at-bloomington-business-meeting-5/) - Writers Guild at Bloomington Business Meeting February 17, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Monroe County Public Library - Downtown Meeting Room 2A Email to attend via Zoom at contact@writersguildbloomington.com
- [The Play That Goes Wrong](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/the-play-that-goes-wrong/) - Constellation Stage & Screen presents The Play That Goes Wrong "The funniest play Broadway has ever seen" is coming to Bloomington! Constellation Stage & Screen presents The Play That Goes Wrong, on stage March 21-April 7 at the Waldron Auditorium. Monty Python meets Noises Off in this slapstick farce! Welcome to opening night of The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things
- [First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-and-open-mic-19/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by Writers Guild at Bloomington In Honor of Women’s History Month Featured Readers Gladys DeVane and Beau Vallance Sunday, March 3, 2024 PLEASE NOTE THE VENUE AND TIME CHANGE 2pm to 3:30pm The Juniper Gallery 615 W. Kirkwood Avenue Come early to sign up for Open Mic!
- [Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-reading-open-mic-21/) - Writers Guild at Bloomington presents Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic featuring Antonia Matthew and Peter Kaczmarczyk SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25 7-8:30pm EST Morgenstern's Bookstore & Café 849 S Auto Mall Rd Bloomington IN 47401 Born in Bristol, England, ANTONIA MATTHEW has lived in Bloomington since 1968. A founding member of the Writers Guild of
- [Last Sunday Poetry Reading and Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-reading-and-open-mic-14/) - Writers Guild at Bloomington presents Last Sunday Poetry Reading and Open Mic SUNDAY, JANUARY 28 7-8:30pm EST Morgenstern's Bookstore & Café 849 S Auto Mall Rd Bloomington IN 47401 The Writers Guild at Bloomington presents Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic, featuring Lisa Kwong and Thomas Kneeland. LISA KWONG is the author of Becoming
- [First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-and-open-mic-18/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild with featured readers Lisa Kwong and Joan Hawkins Sunday, February 4th 7:00-8:30 P.M. Morgenstern's 849 S Auto Mall Road Come early to sign up for Open Mic! Primarily known for her poetry, Lisa Kwong’s first major writing memory is of
- ['Trigger Warnings' Book Launch](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/trigger-warnings-book-launch/) - Trigger Warnings Book Launch 112 W 6th Street Backspace at Bonne Fete 6 p.m. Thursday January 18th, 2024 Friday January 19th, 2024 4:30-6 p.m. Monroe County Public Library Auditorium 303 E Kirkwood Avenue Saturday January 20th, 2024 12-2 p.m. Morgenstern Books 849 S Auto Mall Rd Trigger Warnings, edited by Joan Hawkins and Kalynn Brower–
- [Spoken Word Series - NEW NIGHT](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/spoken-word-series-new-night/) - Writers Guild Spoken Word Series NEW NIGHT - 2nd THURS of the MONTH THURSDAY, FEB 8 6pm EST Backspace Gallery, inside Bonne Fête 112 West 6th Street on the square in Bloomington IN FREE NEW NIGHT - 2nd THURS of the MONTH OPEN MIC following the features BEER & WINE available for purchase THURSDAY, FEB
- [Webster's B!+@#](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/websters-b/) - Constellation presents Webster's B!+@# A new play by Jaqueline Bircher on stage Jan 25 - Feb 11 at the Ted Jones Playhouse When their Editor-in-Chief gets caught using some unexpected profanity, the employees of Webster’s Dictionary find themselves at the center of an internet uprising over gender and obscenity in the age of social media.
- [Writers Guild at Bloomington Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-at-bloomington-business-meeting-4/) - Writers Guild at Bloomington Business Meeting January 20, 2024 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Monroe County Public Library - Downtown Meeting Room 214 Email April Ridge to attend via Zoom aprilridge127@gmail.com
- [First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-and-open-mic-17/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by Writers Guild at Bloomington Featured Authors Sharon Pugh and Richard H. Durisen from the Dec/Jan 2023 Ryder Special Bloomington Fiction Issue Sunday, Jan 7, 2024 3:00 to 5:00 Morgenstern's 849 S Auto Mall Road Come early to sign up for Open Mic! Sharon Pugh is a
- [First Wednesday Spoken Word Honoring Jenny Kander](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-wednesday-spoken-word-honoring-jenny-kander/) - FIRST WEDNESDAY SPOKEN WORD HONORS JENNY KANDER Wednesday Dec 6 6:00 pm BackSpace in Bonne Fête 112 W 6th St Along with the reading there will be a book grab bag sale and a silent auction as part of the Joan Hawkins Fundraiser Campaign for Jenny’s Move. It’s a mouthful, but there will be some
- [First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-and-open-mic-16/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild The featured readers are: Molly Gleeson and Claire Arbogast Sunday, Dec 3, 2023 3:00 to 5:00 Morgenstern's 849 S Auto Mall Road Come early to sign up for Open Mic! Molly Gleeson was nominated for a Pushcart Prize for her story, 'Meishi, Furo,
- [Coffee with Friends: Heather Ray & Ken Keffer](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/coffee-with-friends-heather-ray-ken-keffer/) - Coffee With Friends with Heather Ray & Ken Keffer Sunday, November 12, 2023 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Downtown Library Meeting Room 1B In this interactive presentation, Ken Keffer and Heather Ray, owners of Wild Birds Unlimited, will feature nature hotspots in Bloomington and discuss phenology through the seasons. Learn about the endangered whooping cranes
- [Writers Guild at Bloomington Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-at-bloomington-business-meeting-3/) - Writers Guild at Bloomington Business Meeting The November Business Meeting will be Nov 18, 3-4:30 in Monroe County Public Library Room 2A. Zoom options available.
- [Annual Meeting, Election, and Potluck](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/annual-meeting-election-and-potluck/) - Writers Guild at Bloomington Annual meeting, election and potluck Sat December 9, 1-4:30 University Baptist Church meeting hall 3740 E 3rd St (Lower parking lot) Please bring a dish to share (if you're not comfortable sharing food, bring a bag lunch so you can mingle). We'll have some social time, the reports and election, followed by
- [Poetry Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/poetry-open-mic/) - Poetry Open Mic at Morgensterns Bookstore & Cafe 849 S Auto Mall Rd Sunday, Nov 12 2 pm to 3 pm Join us for this open mic of poetry! Share your work or the work of other poets or come to listen. All things Poetry!
- [Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/roald-dahls-matilda-the-musical/) - Constellation Stage & Screen presents Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical This holiday season, Constellation Stage & Screen presents Matilda the Musical, on stage December 14-31 at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater! From the visionary mind of Roald Dahl comes the Tony Award-winning Matilda the Musical! Matilda Wormwood is a gifted little girl armed with a sharp mind, a vivid
- [Stigmata In The Rain](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/stigmata-in-the-rain/) - Backspace Gallery at Bonne Fete 112 West 6th Street Bloomington Thursday October 26 6:00 pm Free and Open to the Public Thanks to the sponsorship of the Bloomington Arts Commission and Writers Guild at Bloomington Cinematic Soundscapes presents Stigmata In The Rain featuring Film Collage by Laura Ivins Joan Hawkins - spoken word Kyle Quass
- [Writers Guild at Bloomington Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-at-bloomington-spoken-word-series/) - Writers Guild Spoken Word Series WEDNESDAY, NOV 1 6pm EST Backspace Gallery, inside Bonne Fête 112 West 6th Street on the square in Bloomington IN FREE Featuring Ohio poets Kerry Trautman and Toledo Poet Laureate Jonie McIntire with music by Kyle Quass & Julian Douglas Open Mic to follow Sponsored in part by the
- [First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-and-open-mic-15/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by Writers Guild at Bloomington Featured Readers: James Dorr and Annette Oppenlander Sunday, November 5, 2023 3:00 to 5:00 Morgenstern's 849 S Auto Mall Road Come early to sign up for Open Mic! James Dorr specializes in dark fantasy/horror, with forays into mystery and science fiction. His
- [Rewilding Utopia: An interactive talk + book event](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/rewilding-utopia-an-interactive-talk-book-event/) - Writers Guild at Bloomington member T. Newyear Rewilding Utopia: An interactive talk + book event at Morgenstern's Nov 10 6:30 PM Future Heartland: Indiana Author Releases Starfall, a New Novel Series Exploring the History and Future of a Midwestern Utopia The first novel in a four-book, history-meets-cli-fi series drops November 7, 2023 with its launch
- [A NIGHT GALLERY](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/a-night-gallery/) - A NIGHT GALLERY Every Friday and Saturday in October 5-8pm Backspace Gallery 112 W 6th St Enter through Bonne Fete FREE, donations encouraged Every Friday and Saturday in October, join us from 5-8pm in A Night Gallery, a Halloween-themed Immersive Art Exhibit Sponsored by Urban Deer Record Co., Bloomington Arts Commission, Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association,
- [Poetry book launch reading by Chicago poet, Dina Elenbogen.](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/poetry-book-launch-reading-by-chicago-poet-dina-elenbogen/) - The Writers Guild @ Bloomington presents Poetry book launch reading by Chicago poet Dina Elenbogen In addition to her latest book, Shore (Glass Lyre Press, 2023), DINA ELENBOGEN has authored the poetry collection, Apples of the Earth (Spuyten Duyvil, NY), and the memoir, Drawn from Water: an American poet, an Ethiopian Family, an Israeli Story (BkMkPress, University of Missouri).
- [Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/4144/) - The Writers Guild at Bloomington presents Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic Featuring James Dorr and April Ridge. Come early to sign up for open mic! APRIL RIDGE loves all things Halloween, poetry, and folk art. She lives happily hidden in the woods of Monroe County, Indiana and has been published in
- [First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-and-open-mic-14/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington The featured readers are Antonia Matthew and Shana Ritter Come early to sign up for Open Mic! Antonia Matthew was born in England before World War II. Her radio play, “Antonia’s Homefront” built around the letters she
- [Writers Guild Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-spoken-word-series-6/) - Writers Guild Spoken Word Series Backspace Gallery, inside Bonne Fête, 112 West 6th Street, on the square in Bloomington IN featuring horror writings by James Dorr, poetry & magic by Tom Hastings, and music by DREKKA open mic to follow FREESponsored in part by the Indiana Arts Commission, Bloomington Arts Commission, and the Bloomington
- [Curious George: The Golden Meatball! on stage](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/curious-george-the-golden-meatball-on-stage/) - Constellation for Kids presents Curious George: The Golden Meatball a musical adventure more fun than a barrel of monkeys on stage October 20 - November 5 at the Waldron Arts Center! Everyone’s favorite mischievous monkey and “The Man in the Yellow Hat” spring to life in this adventure-filled musical. Join Curious George, the inquisitive, lovable
- [ Antonia Matthew on Poets Weave](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/4122/) - Antonia Matthew on Poets Weave Antonia will be reading the first of her three sets of poems on: Sunday, Sept 10 On WFIU FM 103.7 at 3:45 pm and on WFIU FM 109.9 at 5:54 pm The reading will be posted on the Poets Weave website on Monday, September 11. https://indianapublicmedia.org/poetsweave/index.php
- [Big Fall Book Sale at the Library!](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/big-fall-book-sale-at-the-library/) - Big Fall BOOK SALE The Friends of the Library has a four-day book sale in Meeting Room 1B/C at the Downtown Library with thousands of items at bargain prices! Shop for great books, movies, and music priced 50 cents to $1.50. Choose from thousands of items. Go to the Meeting Room 1B/1C on
- [Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-reading-open-mic-20/) - Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington featuring Shannon K. Winston and Bernardo Wade. You are encouraged to come early to sign up for open mic. SHANNON K. WINSTON’s full-length poetry collection is titled The Girl Who Talked to Paintings (Glass Lyre Press, 2021). Her individual poems have appeared
- [Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-open-mic-2/) - Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic Presented by The Writers Guild at Bloomington featuring Maria Hamilton Abegunde and Bree Jo'ann Flannelly BREE JO'ANN FLANNELLY is a multimedia poet pursuing an MFA in Creative Writing from Butler University. She thinks a lot about fashion, the literary space, video games and neurodiversity. Her book Black
- [Poetry Open Mic Morgenstern's CANCELLED](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/poetry-open-mic-at-morgensterns-bookstore/) - Poetry Open Mic at Morgenstern’s Bookstore and Cafe has been cancelled Bring your own poems to read or favorites by someone else. Or simply come to listen!
- [Holmes & Watson by Constellation Stage & Screen](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/holmes-watson-by-constellation-stage-screen/) - Constellation Stage & Screen presents Holmes & Watson an edge-of-your-seat mystery Summoned to a remote asylum on a rocky island, Dr. Watson investigates three inmates who all claim to be the genius sleuth, Sherlock Holmes. All the world knows Holmes died facing his nemesis Moriarty years ago, so who are these imposters? This eerie new
- [New Writing Group open to new members](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/new-writing-group-open-to-new-members/) - New Writing Group is open for new members. It meets twice monthly at the Southwest library on Gordon Pike. Currently, the group consists of three sci-fi writers, one in children's lit and one in poetry/screenwriting. If interested, contact: Jay Hall jyhall447@hotmail.com Photograph by Skillfully Curled Photography
- [Fiction Writing Club](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/4085/) - Fiction Writing Club Will be meeting Sunday at the Monroe County Public Library downtown. In room 214. Dedicated time and space for fiction writers to hang out and write together. Bring your own writing supplies
- [Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-monthly-business-meeting-19/) - Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting We will meet in person at the MCPL but will also try to zoom the meeting. We'll send out a link on Saturday, Aug 26 in the morning. Come and join us! We are always looking for writers who wish to become more active in the guild. The Writers Guild
- [First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/4063/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington The featured readers are: Rachel Perry and Greta Lind Come early to sign up for Open Mic! Rachel Perry Since retiring from the job of Fine Arts Curator for the Indiana State Museum from 2003-2012, I’ve occupied my time
- [Writers Guild Annual Picnic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-annual-picnic-2/) - Writers Guild at Bloomington is having its Annual Potluck Picnic and Open Mic Bring some food to share, bring something to read in a casual open mic. https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/parks/lower-cascades
- [Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-reading-open-mic-19/) - Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington featuring Indiana University poets Lisa Kwong and Mahasweta Baxipatra. LISA KWONG is the author of Becoming AppalAsian (Glass Lyre Press, 2022) and a member of the Affrilachian Poets. Born and raised in Radford, Virginia, Kwong identifies as AppalAsian, an Asian from Appalachia.
- [First Weds Prose Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-weds-prose-spoken-word-series/) - First Weds Prose Spoken Word Series Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington The featured readers are: Terry Sloan, with Jon Vickers providing slides and visuals; Brian Price; and music by Jason Fickel BackSpace (in Bonne Fête) 112 W 6th St. Come early to sign up for Open Mic! Guitarist JASON FICKEL has
- [ELECTROACOUSTICAL POETICAL SOCIETY CANCELLED](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/electroacoustical-poetical-society/) - ELECTROACOUSTICAL POETICAL SOCIETY This event has been cancelled due to illness of a performer. Marjorie Van Halteren (France), Brian Price (USA), Tony Brewer (USA) FREE performance June 27, 2023 7pm Backspace Gallery 112 West 6th Street FREE workshop June 28, 2023 1-4pm IU Libraries Moving Image Archive Wells Library Screening Room 048 https://events.iu.edu/libraries/event/1003222-1 Sponsored
- [Poetry in Conversation](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/4048/) - Poetry in Conversation Shana Ritter and Barb Schwegman SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2023 2 PM – 3 PM Juniper Art Gallery, 615 W. Kirkwood Ave, Bloomington, IN 47404
- [Juniper Art Gallery Poetry Reading](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/juniper-art-gallery-poetry-reading/) - Juniper Art Gallery Poetry Reading presented by Women Writing for a Change We are delighted to invite you to a Public Read-Around showcasing some of the writers from recent WWf(a)C circles. Join us at for a late afternoon gathering of poetry, prose, story, and musings. This event is free and open to the public and
- [Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-reading-open-mic-18/) - LAST SUNDAY POETRY READING & OPEN MIC featuring C. S. Matthews, Bree Jo'ann Flannelly Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington C. S. MATTHEWS is the author of Redactable, (The Grind Stone), and the forthcoming books, Phrenology (EMP Press), and Ecstatic Birth (Laughing Ronin Press). Her work has also been published in journals and anthologies.
- [Frist Wednesday Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/frist-wednesday-spoken-word-series/) - First Wednesday Spoken Word Series presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington Sponsored in part by the Indiana Arts Commission, Bloomington Arts Commission, and the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association BACK IN PERSON featuring Missouri poets Jason Ryberg and Mack Thorn, and music by The Hammer and the Hatchet OPEN MIC to follow
- [The Moon and the Sea](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/4022/) - Constellation Stage & Screen presents The Moon and the Sea The world premiere of a breathtaking new musical Erin is the Moon, Charlie is the Sea. When they accidentally reunite, four years since their breakup, one thing is crystal clear: they’re still in love with each other. But Erin’s new fiancé isn’t too far from
- [Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-reading-open-mic-17/) - Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic Sponsored by Indiana Humanities, and Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington featuring JL Kato Winner of the 2022 Literary Champion Award from the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Awards A Q&A session will be held after the poetry reading instead of open mic. JL Kato,
- [Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-monthly-business-meeting-18/) - Writers Guild at Bloomington Monthly Business Meeting both live and via zoom Come and see how we do things and help us do them. There will be no business meeting in June or July.
- [Wordplay: Crafting Spring Haiku](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/4003/) - Wordplay: Crafting Spring Haiku Offered by the Arts Alliance of Greater Bloomington With instructor Hiromi Yoshida This poetry class will focus on the haiku form. The “hai” syllable in the word “haiku” connotes “play,” both in the sense of drama, or theatrics, and of recreation and enjoyment, or playfulness. Since “ku” denotes “word,” or “verbal
- [Creative Writing Circle in the Gallery](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/creative-writing-circle-in-the-gallery/) - Writing in the Gallery Event by The FAR Center for Contemporary Arts Tickets · $15 via Eventbrite Ages 18 plus All genders + Experience levels In honor of National Poetry Writing Month, Women Writing for (a) Change is partnering with the FAR Center for Contemporary Arts for an evening of creative writing in response to
- [First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-and-open-mic-13/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington The featured readers are: Bill Breeden and Wendy Teller Come early to sign up for Open Mic Bill Breeden: B.A., M.Div. It seems I have to write new bio sketches every time I do something because I have lived so
- [Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/dont-let-the-pigeon-drive-the-bus-the-musical/) - Constellation Stage & Screen presents Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical! on stage April 28 - May 14 at the Waldron Arts Center! Whatever you do, don’t let the Pigeon star in his own musical production! It’s not easy being the Pigeon – you never get to do ANYTHING! But when the
- [Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-reading-open-mic-16/) - Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington featuring Jonathan S Baker, Zach Hannah JONATHAN S BAKER lives and writes in Evansville, Indiana, where they co-host Poetry Speaks, Indiana’s longest-running and most prestigious poetry reading series. They are the author of several collections of poetry, including Cock of the Walk (Laughing Ronin
- [Wordplay: Crafting Spring Haiku](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/wordplay-crafting-spring-haiku/) - Wordplay: Crafting Spring Haiku Virtual class offered via Zoom Wednesdays April 12 & 13 6 to 7:30 pm Offered by the Indiana Writers Center With instructor Hiromi Yoshida Cost: $75.00 per person Register here: https://www.indianawriters.org/product/412-spring-haiku/?fbclid=IwAR193TJps1WI9-Z_qHNzOsYLU2XVio0_x7D_kUNcEl-d65-ltMmIjwi7v_c Be a member of the Indiana Writers Center for lower cost of attendance: https://www.indianawriters.org/product/be-a-member/?fbclid=IwAR2yaojH7IEdyqohA6xKtD300wxe_JjWRGktap4ohg16X8dvx3AhHwWdl8M This poetry class will focus on the
- [Poetry MARATHON](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/poetry-matters-marathon/) - POETRY MARATHON An ALL Day Event Saturday, April 1 8:30 am to 7:00 pm Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington and Morgenstern Books SCHEDULE OF READERS 8:30 Jeanne McGill 8:50 Zilia Balkansky-Sellés 9:10 Ray Zdonek 9:30 Lindsey Alexander 10:00 Merle Bachman 10:20 Peter Kaczmarczyk 10:40 Josh Brewer
- [Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/3977/) - Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting via Zoom For the zoom address please contact Joan Hawkins jchawkin93@yahoo.com Join us to for a behind-the-scenes look at how the Writers Guild's events come into being. Add your ideas, suggestions, inspiration to the process. Next year we will need some new Writers Guild officers, so if you are interested,
- [Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-monthly-business-meeting-17/)
- [CD launch of Joan Hawkins and Kyle Quass' Pragis](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/cd-launch-of-joan-hawkins-and-kyle-quass-pragis/) - An evening of spoken word, sound collage and film to celebrate the CD launch of Joan Hawkins and Kyle Quass' Pragis Featured performers: Joan Hawkins, Kyle Quass, Norbert Herber. Films by Laura Ivins Free admission
- [A NIGHT OF POETRY AND MUSIC](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/3967/) - PICKPOCKET BOOKS PRESENTS A NIGHT OF POETRY AND MUSIC Entrance Fee $5 Pickpocket Books and the Writers Guild at Bloomington present a night of poetry and music at The Bishop on Thursday 4/6 at 8PM. This event is to celebrate the publication of Matt Hart's book FAMILIAR! w/ readings by Tony Brewer, Matt Hart, Hiromi
- [First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-and-open-mic-12/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington The featured readers are: Stephanie Kane and Darrell Stone Come early to sign up for Open Mic! Stephanie C. Kane is a cultural anthropologist and Professor of International Studies in the Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies of IU
- [Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/3949/) - LAST SUNDAY POETRY READING & OPEN MIC featuring Angela Jackson-Brown and Patsy Rahn The March 2023 edition of Last Sunday Poetry & Open Mic, sponsored by the Writers Guild @ Bloomington, celebrates Women's History Month by showcasing Angela Jackson-Brown and Patsy Rahn. Angela Jackson-Brown is an award-winning writer, poet, and playwright. She has published
- [New Book Launch Reading for Hiromi Yoshida](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/new-book-launch-reading-for-hiromi-yoshida/) - NEW BOOK LAUNCH READING featuring Hiromi Yoshida Guest Reader: Tony Brewer MC: Joan Hawkins One of Bloomington’s finest and most outspoken poets, Hiromi Yoshida is the author of four chapbooks, the most recent being Icarus Superstar. Her poems have been included in the INverse Poetry Archive, and nominated for the Pushcart Prize, Best of the Net, the Wilder
- [Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-reading-open-mic-15/) - LAST SUNDAY POETRY READING & OPEN MIC featuring Angela Jackson-Brown and Patsy Rahn The March 2023 edition of Last Sunday Poetry & Open Mic, sponsored by the Writers Guild @ Bloomington, celebrates Women's History Month by showcasing Angela Jackson-Brown and Patsy Rahn. Angela Jackson-Brown is an award-winning writer, poet, and playwright. She has published
- [Coffee with Friends and Scott Russell Sanders](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/coffee-with-friends-and-scott-russell-sanders/) - Coffee with Friends with Scott Russell Sanders Presented by the Friends of the Library Come and meet Scott Russell Sanders. He will read from his new book Small Marvels: A Novel-in-Stories. There will be Q&A time for you to ask questions and discuss his work. His books will also be for sale—cash
- [Poetry Matters at Morgenstern's](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/3927/) - Poetry Matters at Morgenstern's will feature Lisa Kwong Lisa is a Bloomington writer and poet who teaches at Indiana University and Ivy Tech Community College. Come hear her read from her book Becoming AppalAsian (Glass Lyre Press). Her reading will be followed by a conversation about her book, poetry, writing, and anything else that catches
- [First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-and-open-mic-11/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington The featured readers are: John Cardwell Joe Walker Come early to sign up for Open Mic! John Irvin Cardwell is a contemporary writer of poems, stories and essays who was raised on an Indiana farm that he still owns and manages
- [American Fast  by Kareen Fahmy](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/american-fast-by-kareen-fahmy/) - Constellation Stage & Screen presents American Fast a Riveting New Sports Drama by Kareen Fahmy on stage March 23 - April 8 at the Ted Jones Playhouse College basketball superstar Khady Salama dreams of leading her team to the NCAA Championship. But in her senior year, March Madness coincides with Ramadan and she’s promised her
- [First Wednesday Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-wednesday-spoken-word-series-11/) - First Wednesday Spoken Word Series Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington Sponsored in part by the Indiana Arts Commission, Bloomington Arts Commission, and the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association featuring Matthew Graham, Tony Brewer, and Nathan Dillon OPEN MIC to follow BACK IN PERSON BEER & WINE available for purchase During his 35 years
- [LAST SUNDAY POETRY READING & OPEN MIC](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-reading-open-mic-14/) - LAST SUNDAY POETRY READING & OPEN MIC featuring PDVNCH and Bernardo Wade The February 2023 edition of Last Sunday Poetry & Open Mic, sponsored by the Writers Guild @ Bloomington, celebrates Black History Month by showcasing the dynamic talents of PDVNCH and Bernardo Wade. PDVNCH is a dramatic prophetic poetic storyteller, who uses rainbows to
- [ANIMALS AND GIRAFFES SPOKEN WORD, POETRY AND JAZZ](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/animals-and-giraffes-spoken-word-poetry-and-jazz/) - ANIMALS AND GIRAFFES SPOKEN WORD, POETRY AND JAZZ We're very pleased to welcome Phillip Greenlief back to Bloomington this coming month, who along with @Claudia La Rocco comprises the core of the project animals & giraffes. This promises to be a wonderful night of spoken word combined with improvisation. You should really really really
- [Charlotte Zietlow: Author Talk and book signing](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/charlotte-zietlow-author-talk-and-book-signing/) - Charlotte Zietlow: Author Talk and book signing A talk with the grande dame of Bloomington politics, the legendary Charlotte T. Zietlow. In her new book, 1971: How We Won. Charlotte Zietlow recounts the history of her first run for office. The memoir is a 220-page look back at the momentous election that permanently changed the politics
- [Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-monthly-business-meeting-16/) - Writers Guild at Bloomington Monthly Business Meeting This will be a hybrid meeting- in person and on zoom There will be an in-person meeting in Monroe County Public Library room 2A And a Zoom option for people who can't meet face to face. For the Zoom link, please contact Joan (jchawkin93@yahoo.com) or Kyle Quass (kylequass@gmail.com) a
- [ Book Launch for Vickers & Sloan](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/book-launch/) - Book Launch Terry Sloan and Jon Vickers QUESTIONABLE POEMS from Beyond the Event Horizon A book of poems and collages. For more info, contact Terry Sloan wasloan@indiana.edu
- [Susan Neville at Coffee with Friends](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/susan-neville-at-coffee-with-friends/) - Coffee with Friends with author Susan Neville Join us in a conversation with Susan Neville, the author of essays and stories inspired by the history, culture, and people of Indiana. She has won numerous literary awards, including the Flannery O'Connor Award for Short Fiction, the Richard Sullivan Prize from the Notre Dame Review, and her newest book, The
- [A Historical Fiction Sampler](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/a-historical-fiction-sampler/) - A Historical Fiction Sampler with Carol Edge, Wendy Teller and Karen Wyle What do a Western romance, a Southern murder mystery, and a Hungarian social upheaval have in common? Whatever the story, the historical fiction genre offers intriguing settings -- and makes similar demands on the author. These three authors will speak about their writing
- [Poetry Matters at Morgenstern's](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/3887/) - Poetry Matters at Morgenstern's will feature Alex Chambers Alex is a Bloomington writer and poet, as well as host and producer of Inner States, a weekly arts and culture series on WFIU. Come hear him read from his book BINDING: A PREPARATION, published by Ledge Mule Press, followed by a conversation about
- [First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-and-open-mic-10/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington The featured readers are: Carol Edge and Hiromi Yoshida Come early to sign up for Open Mic! Hiromi Yoshida is an independent editing and writing professional, who has contributed to Bloom Magazine, Limestone Post, The Bloomingtonian, Ryder Magazine, and Video Librarian. She teaches for the Indiana Writers Center,
- [Writers Guild Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-spoken-word-series-5/) - Spoken Word Series presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington BACK IN PERSON featuring John Burroughs, Joan Hawkins, and music by ORTET open mic to follow OPEN MIC following the features BEER & WINE available for purchase At Back Space Gallery Join us for our first in-person event in this series since 2020! Sponsored in
- [Poetry Matters at Morgenstern's with Nancy Chen Long](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/poetry-matters-at-morgensterns-with-nancy-chen-long/) - Poetry Matters at Morgenstern's with Nancy Chen Long POETRY ROUND ROBIN OPEN MIC hosted by Nancy Chen Long. Bring one of your poems or a favorite one written by someone else...or just come and listen with your favorite hot beverage in hand from the café. Nancy herself will be reading a poem about Martin
- [January FUND DRIVE for Writers Guild](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/january-fund-drive-for-writers-guild/) - January Fund Drivefor the Writers Guild at Bloomington Every January we ask members to make a contribution to the Guild to help fund our programs. Members help support the First Sunday Prose, First Wednesday Spoken Word, Third Sunday Write, and Last Sunday Poetry Series. Members also have access to the Members Only part of the site (password
- [Las Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/las-sunday-poetry-reading-open-mic/) - Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington Featuring: Misty Joy, and Ian Uriel Girdley followed by an open mic MISTY JOY is an artist and writer living in Bloomington, Indiana. She has performed in local comedy clubs, and participated in other events, sponsored by the Writers Guild
- [ Deathtrap](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/deathtrap/) - Constellation Stage & Screen presents Deathtrap extended due to high demand! NOW on stage January 26 - February 19 Show starts at 7:30 pm with a few 2 pm matinees on the weekends World-famous thriller playwright Sidney Bruhl is suffering from a chronic case of writer’s block. When one of his former students shows up
- [First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-and-open-mic-9/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington We start the New Year with an ALL OPEN MIC The Writers Guild at Bloomington is committed to diversity, equity and inclusivity
- [Play Reading from The Discovery of Arthur Humpal](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/play-reading-from-the-discovery-of-arthur-humpal/) - Reading from the play The Discovery of Arthur Humpal by J Meriwether Williams
- [Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-monthly-business-meeting-15/) - Writers Guild at Bloomington Monthly Business Meeting This will be a hybrid meeting- in person and on zoom There will be an in-person meeting in Monroe County Public Library room 2A. And a Zoom option for people who can't meet face to face. For the Zoom link, please contact Joan (jchawkin93@yahoo.com) or Kyle Quass (kylequass@gmail.com) a few
- [RYDER MAGAZINE  2023 POETRY ISSUE  SUBMISSIONS OPEN](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/ryder-magazine-2023-poetry-issue-submissions-open/) - THE RYDER MAGAZINE 2023 POETRY ISSUE CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS The Ryder Magazine and Film Series is once again partnering with the Writers Guild at Bloomington for a special poetry issue of the magazine. The street date of the print issue will be April 2023 - National Poetry Month - and the poems will be available
- [Elf the Musical](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/elf-the-musical/) - Constellation Stage & Screen presents Elf the Musical Fun for all ages! Elf the Musical is the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan child who mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. Unaware that he is actually human, Buddy’s enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to
- [First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-and-open-mic-8/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington The featured readers are: Abegunde and Eric Rensberger Come early to sign up for Open Mic! Maria Hamilton Abegunde is an Assistant Professor in the Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies. She is the commissioned poet for the Sister
- [Book launch for Nany Chen Long's new book](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/book-launch-for-nany-chen-longs-new-book/) - Book launch for Nany Chen Long's new book Wider than the Sky The event will be at Morgenstern’s Book store in their space in the back. In celebration, Doris Lynch will be reading as well. If you are on Facebook, here is a link to the event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1542116746249994/
- [Writers Guild Annual Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-annual-meeting-2/) - The Writers Guild at Bloomington will hold its end of year Annual Meeting In Person Refreshments and socializing first, then the meeting will start about 2 pm We will have end-of-year reports and VOTE for the guild's officers for 2023: Chair, Treasurer and Secretary. This will be followed by an Open Mic.If you're comfortable bringing
- [Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/3793/) - Spoken Word Series presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington TWO WAYS TO EXPERIENCE: Drop a note at demand4poetry@gmail.com and we will send you the ZOOM link OR watch LIVE on the Writers Guild at Bloomington page featuring Soleil Davíd, Snow, Mathews, and Annette Sisson, with music by Jason Fickel Sponsored in part by the Indiana Arts
- [The Poem as Photograph workshop](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/the-poem-as-photograph-workshop/) - Lisa Kwong's Affrilachian poetry event and workshop with a writing workshop/class with Frank Walker titled: The poem as photograph. There are only 20 seats available, so you should register soon. The workshop is free. Nov 5, 9-12 in Maxwell Hall IU Campus. Description: A writing workshop given by former Kentucky Poet Laureate and founder
- [Halloween Haiku class](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/halloween-haiku-class/) - Wordplay: Crafting Halloween Haiku Virtual class offered via Zoom Offered by the Indiana Writers Center With instructor Hiromi Yoshida Two evenings: October 26 & 27 6-7:30 PM (EST) Cost: $75 per person Register here This poetry class will focus on the haiku form. The “hai” syllable in the word “haiku” connotes “play,” both in
- [Ryser Scholarship open for applications](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/ryser-scholarship-open-for-applications/) - Ryser Scholarship This 2023 Ryser Scholarship will go to a High School student. It is now open for applications. If you'd like to receive an application, please email prahn@att.net The deadline for submission is November 30, 2022. The Writers Guild at Bloomington is offering the Ryser Scholarship to a high school student to
- [Angela Jackson-Brown at Coffee with Friends](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/angela-jackson-brown-at-coffee-with-friends/) - Coffee with Friends presented by Friends of the Library with author Angela Jackson-Brown Angela Jackson-Brown is an award-winning writer, poet, and playwright who serves as an Associate Professor in the Creative Writing program at Indiana University. Jackson-Brown's play, Trailer Park Love Story, will debut in Birmingham, AL in spring 2023. Her other plays have appeared
- [Joan Hawkins Book Launch](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/joan-hawkins-book-launch-events/) - Joan Hawkins Reading & Book Signing School and Suicide published by Alien Buddha Press School and Suicide is new book of short memoir pieces by Joan Hawkins. As one reviewer says "the stories are savory, warm and direct yet bittersweet, chronicling times in her life when she became aware of death and the larger complexity
- [First Sunday Prose Reading](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington The featured readers are James Dorr and Dan Grossman Come early to sign up for Open Mic! James Dorr's The Tears of Isis is a 2013 Bram Stoker Award® finalist for Superior Achievement in a Fiction Collection, while other books
- [Spoken word and jazz](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/spoken-word-and-jazz/) - Spoken word and jazz with Jaap Blonk, Damon Smith, Ortet and Joan Hawkins (doing spoke word) at Baack Space 112 W 6th St. Jaap Blonk is a world-renowned vocal performer, both in sound poetry and in improvisation, supported by a childlike freedom and a powerful stage presence. His work with live electronics shows the same flexibility. http://www.jaapblonk.com/
- [Anne of Green Gables on stage](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/anne-of-green-gables-on-stage/) - Constellation Stage & Screen presents Anne of Green Gables On stage at the Waldron Arts Center November 10 through 27 For more information and for tickets: https://seeconstellation.org/kids/anne/ The whole family will love this new adaptation of the beloved children’s classic! Marilla Cuthbert and her brother Matthew are determined to adopt an orphan
- [Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-reading-open-mic-13/) - LAST SUNDAY POETRY READING & OPEN MIC Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington featuring James Dorr, Richard Durisen Followed by an Open Mic James Dorr is a short story writer and poet specializing in dark fantasy and horror, with forays into mystery and science fiction. His The Tears of Isis was a 2013 Bram Stoker
- [Writers Guild monthly Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/3752/) - Writers Guild October Business Meeting This will be a hybrid meeting. In-person at Monroe County Public Library room 214 and simultaneously on Zoom. Please contact Joan Hawkins (jchawkin93@yahoo.com) or Kyle Quass (kylequass@gmail.com) for a link The Writers Guild at Bloomington is committed to diversity, equity and inclusivity.
- [Homefront  an audio play by Antonia Matthew](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/homefront-an-audio-play-by-antonia-matthew/) - Homefront An Audio Play by Antonia Matthew Antonia Matthew's audio play "HOME FRONT" will be broadcast on WFHB at 91.3 FM. A transatlantic audio theatre co-production of Political Art, London, and the Writers Guild at Bloomington, Indiana World Premiere | Sunday, 9 October 2022 | 8pm EST on Firehouse Theatre on WFHB Community
- [First Wednesday Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-wednesday-spoken-word-series-10/) - First Wednesday Spoken Word Series Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington Sponsored in part by the Indiana Arts Commission, Bloomington Arts Commission, and the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association The featured readers are: Dodie Bellamy, Josh Coonrod and James Dorr Music by Ed Pettersen TWO WAYS TO EXPERIENCE: Drop a note on our
- [Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-monthly-business-meeting-14/) - Writers Guild Sept Business Meeting Hybrid format-- in-person and simultaneously on Zoom. Please contact Joan (jchawkin93@yahoo.com) for link Join us to talk about what we do and how we do it, and come up with new ideas! The Writers Guild at Bloomington is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusivity.
- [Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-reading-open-mic-12/) - LAST SUNDAY POETRY READING & OPEN MIC featuring Nancy Chen Long and Jessica Reed Nancy Chen Long is the author of Wider than the Sky (Diode Editions, 2020), which was selected for the Diode Editions Book Award, and Light into Bodies (University of Tampa Press, 2017), which won the Tampa ReviewPrize for Poetry. Her work has been supported
- [First Sunday Prose Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-open-mic-23/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington Sponsored in part by the Indiana Arts Commission, Bloomington Arts Commission, and the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association The featured readers are: PDVNCH and Zilia C. Balkansy -Sellés Come early to sign up for Open Mic! 🎨PDVNCH👌🏾 [pee-dove-inch] is
- [Monroe County Public Library BIG Booksale](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/monroe-county-public-library-big-booksale/) - Friends of the Library Big Fall Book Sale at the Monroe County Public Library 303 E Kirkwood Ave Friday, September 30 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday, October 1 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday, October 2 12:00 PM to 6 PM Monday, October 3 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- [Coffee with Friends and author Craig Fehrman](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/coffee-with-friends-and-author-craig-fehrman/) - Coffee with Friends With author Craig Fehrman Meeting Room 1B Join us for Coffee with Friends with author Craig Fehrman. Fehrman spent more than a decade writing his first book, Author in Chief: The Untold Story of Our Presidents and the Books They Wrote, which The Wall Street Journal called "one of the best books on the American
- [New Poetry: Close Reading and Generative Writing](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/new-poetry-close-reading-and-generative-writing/) - New Poetry: Close Reading and Generative Writing IU Lifelong Learning With Shana Ritter, instructor Three Tuesdays, Nov. 29–Dec. 13 6–8 p.m. ET Virtual class offered via Zoom* $70 per person In this interactive and experiential class, we will read and discuss a wide variety of contemporary American poetries. We will talk about style, form, tools,
- [Writing Across Genres class](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writing-across-genres-class/) - Writing Across Genres IU Lifelong learning With Shana Ritter, instructor Four Tuesdays, Oct. 25–Nov. 15 Virtual class offered via Zoom* $75 per person “The universe is made of stories, not of atoms.” — Muriel Rukeyser This is a hands-on class with plenty of in-class writing prompts, activities, exercises, and discussions to strengthen your writing
- [Annual Black y Brown Arts Festival](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/annual-black-y-brown-arts-festival/) - Annual Black y Brown Arts Festival including poets Lisa Kwong and PDVNCH This is a FREE family-friendly event with live music and performances, art vendors, activities, food trucks, and more! Visit www.bloomington.in.gov/byb for more information.
- [First Wednesday Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/3698/) - Writers Guild First Wednesday Spoken Word Series Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington featuring poets Sharman Murphy, J.T. Whitehead, and Misty Joy with music by Treya Lam TWO WAYS TO EXPERIENCE: Contact us and we will send you the ZOOM link OR watch LIVE on the Writers Guild at Bloomington page WEDNESDAY, SEP 7
- [Writers Guild at Fourth Street Festival!](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-at-fourth-street-festival/) - Writers Guild at Bloomington will be LIVE at the Fourth Street Festival of the Arts and Crafts. Labor Day Weekend 2022 SAT SEP 3 – 10:30am – 6pm SUN SEP 4 – 10am – 5pm https://fb.me/e/1LErFWdUY 2 DAYS of spoken word entertainment! PLUS Poetry On Demand ALL DAY BOTH DAYS! You bring the inspiration, we
- [Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/3678/) - Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting Get involved! This is via ZOOM. To get the zoom link please contact: jchawkin@indiana.edu Join us for our monthly business meeting and help us come up with ideas and plan our activities. We appreciate your help and involvement!
- [First Wednesday Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-wednesday-spoken-word-series-9/) - First Wednesday Spoken Word Series Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington Sponsored in part by the Indiana Arts Commission, Bloomington Arts Commission, and the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association featuring poets Ian Uriel Girdley, Steve Deutsch, and R. Flowers Rivera with music and poems by Wendy Eisenberg Drop a note on Facebook or email demand4poetry@gmail.com and we
- [First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-and-open-mic-7/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington Carolyn Geduld and Tonia Matthew will be reading. Followed by open mic. Morgenstern's 849 S Auto Mall Road Come early to sign up for Open Mic! Carolyn Geduld is a mental health professional who has published over 30
- [Spoken Word & Jazz](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/spoken-word-jazz/) - Spoken Word & Jazz with Kyle Quass & Joan Hawkins) a blend of collage, spoken word and jazz , ​at The Blockhouse Located in the alley by 4th St Parking garage, below The Back Door
- [Poetry & Prose Reading at Morgensterns tonight](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/poetry-prose-reading-at-morgensterns-tonight/) - Reading at Morgenstern Books tonight A special Evening of Poetry and Prose Rebecca Kaiser Gibson Merle Bachman Laura Lasuertmer 849 Auto Mall Road Books will be available at the event for signing. A portion of sales will be donated to the Bloomington chapter of Women Writing for (a) Change.
- [A Writing Workshop With Rose Zinnia at FAR](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/a-writing-workshop-with-rose-zinnia-at-far/) - A Writing Workshop with Rose Zinnia Poetic Mimesis & Defamiliarization Pictura Gallery at FAR Center for Contemporary Arts 202 S. Rogers Street Tickets $12 click here for info: About this event In our writing (& art) practice we can often (consciously and unconsciously) become too familiar and comfortable in our process. In writing,
- [First Wednesday Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/3655/) - First Wednesday Spoken Word Series Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington featuring poets Diane Frank, Jacie Andrews, Eszi Waters with music by Dawn Hiatt Sponsored in part by the Indiana Arts Commission, Bloomington Arts Commission, and the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association TWO WAYS TO EXPERIENCE: Drop a note on Facebook or email demand4poetry@gmail.com and we
- [IU Writers Conference](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/iu-writers-conference-2/) - IU Writers Conference June 1 to June 5 To Register go here The Indiana University Writers’ Conference is the second oldest, continually-operating writers conference in the United States. This year marks the 82nd anniversary of the conference which has stood for literary excellence since its inception. We are proud to boast a faculty that
- [Grandfalloon:  Michael Martone Reading](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/grandfalloon-michael-martone-reading/) - Grandfalloon: Michael Martone Reading Free Indiana’s most famous literary trickster, Michael Martone’s writings are perhaps best loved for defamiliarizing everything we thought we know about the Hooiser state and its inhabitants. At times surreal and sardonic, hilarious and humane, his prose will be the focus of a witty night of readings, roasts, and toasts
- [Grandfalloon Ashley C. Ford Reading](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/grandfalloon-ashley-c-ford-reading/) - Grandfalloon: Ashley C. Ford Reading A ticketed event IU Arts & Humanities Council Presents Ashley C. Ford Reading Granfalloon The reading will be followed by a book signing with books available for purchase courtesy of Morgenstern’s Books. This event is part of the IU Arts and Humanities Council’s Granfalloon Festival. It is supported in
- [Granfalloon: A Kurt Vonnegut Convergence](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/3643/) - Granfalloon: A Kurt Vonnegut Convergence Join Indiana Humanities and the IU Writers Conference at the Monroe County Public Library on Wednesday, June 1, for a reading and panel discussion featuring recent honorees of the Eugene and Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Awards. Poets Lindsey Alexander, Eugene Gloria and Kevin McKelvey as well as fiction writer Maurice
- [Writers Guild Annual Picnic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/3634/) - Writers Guild at Bloomington Annual Picnic Sunday, July 31 1 to 4 pm at Olcott Park Bring some food to share Bring some writing to read in a casual open mic https://bloomington.in.gov/parks/parks/olcott-park
- [First Wednesday Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-wednesday-spoken-word-series-8/) - First Wednesday Spoken Word Series presented b the Writers Guild at Bloomington Sponsored in part by the Indiana Arts Commission, Bloomington Arts Commission, and the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association TWO WAYS TO EXPERIENCE: Drop a note on Facebook or emaildemand4poetry@gmail.comand we will send you the ZOOM link OR watch LIVE on the Writers Guild at
- [Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-reading-open-mic-11/) - Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington. With guest poets Nancy Chen Long and Jessica Reed Followed by an Open Mic. Sponsored in part by the Indiana Arts Commission and the Bloomington Arts Commission Free parking in the back. Jessica Reed
- [First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-and-open-mic-6/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington The featured readers are: Claire Arbogast, Nancy Hiller, Winnie Lyon Morgenstern's 849 S Auto Mall Road Come early to sign up for Open Mic! Claire Arbogast writes memoir, fiction, and essay. She is the author of Leave the Dogs
- [Writers Guild at Bloomington Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-at-bloomington-business-meeting-2/) - Writers Guild at Bloomington Monthly Business Meeting Join us to plan events and take care of business. This is via ZOOM. To get the zoom link please contact: jchawkin@indiana.edu
- [Water from the Rock](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/water-from-the-r/) - Water from the Rock a virtual exhibit of art and poetry (available for viewing at ay time) Features 13 artist at https://www.rsa-exhibit.org Including poems by Shana Ritter Her chapbook, A Remembrance of Water centers on Miriam as the source of water, as well as her relationship to the land she lives on and the pond that
- [Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-reading-open-mic-10/) - Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic with guest poets Nancy Vitello and Alex Chambers followed by an Open Mic It's Poetry Month! Join us. Bring a poem or two to read in the open mic. Free parking in the back. Alex Chambers is a radio producer, educator, and host of
- [Coffee with Friends with author Rachel Berenson Perry](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/coffee-with-friends-with-author-rachel-berenson-perry/) - Coffee with Friends Join us for a conversation with Rachel Berenson Perry author of Painter of the Dunes: A Life of Frank Virgil Dudley. Once his photographer brother introduced him to the sand dunes of Indiana in 1911, Frank Virgil Dudley devoted the rest of his creative life to painting landscapes of the area’s stunning scenery
- [Brian Leung Reading and Book Event](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/brian-leung-reading-and-book-event/) - Brian Leung reading and book event present by the Writers Guild at Bloomington Mr. Leung is coming to Bloomington thanks to an Indiana Authors Grant from Indiana Humanities. There will be an opportunity to join Brian Leung for lunch or dinner; details will be provided closer to the event. Brian Leung, author
- [First Wednesday Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-wednesday-spoken-word-series-7/) - First Wednesday Spoken Word Series presented b the Writers Guild at Bloomington Sponsored in part by the Indiana Arts Commission, Bloomington Arts Commission, and the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association featuring poets John Burroughs, Tony Brewer, john compton Music by saxophonist Catherine Sikora TWO WAYS TO EXPERIENCE: Drop a note on Facebook or email demand4poetry@gmail.com and we
- [Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-reading-open-mic-9/) - Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington. With guest poets Eric Rensberger and Colleen Wells Followed by an Open Mic. Sponsored in part by the Indiana Arts Commission and the Bloomington Arts Commission Free parking in the back. Eric Rensberger
- [Poetry in the Plaza](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/poetry-in-the-plaza/) - Poetry in the Plaza SATURDAY, APRIL 23 4 PM – 6 PM At the Monroe County Public Library Presented by Monroe County Public Library (Indiana) and Writers Guild at Bloomington Duration: 2 hr Public Join local poets for outdoor readings celebrating National Poetry Month! Library Plaza on Kirkwood, Downtown Library, Drop in. A partnership between the Writers
- [Cup and Kettle Tea Poetry Night](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/cup-and-kettle-tea-poetry-night/) - Cup and Kettle Tea Poetry Night In-person local poetry reading 6 PM – 8 PM 208 N Walnut Bloomington Join us for our first poetry night at Cup & Kettle! All are welcome to join in for creative poems and spoken word! Photo by Skillfully Curled Photography
- [Tony Brewer Book Launch](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/tony-brewer-book-launch/) - Tony Brewer Poetry Book Launch Pity For Sale Official book launch will be in person and virtual at Barb's Books in the Osage Arts Community in Belle MO https://www.facebook.com/events/2256689234470094
- [Book launch for Lisa Kwong](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/book-launch-for-lisa-kwong/) - Book launch for Lisa Kwong's Becoming Appalasian Space is limited, so please register. https://ivytech.libcal.com/calendar/bloomington/lisa?fbclid=IwAR18zYLrOhb1Zw-qLN5133hHo92EW0nK_yJ-SR3cpzry_h75N2KWhCSYH0Q
- [Joy Harjo Virtual Reading](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/joy-harjo-virtual-reading/) - Joy Harjo Reading Virtual: EST-Houghton, MI Michigan Tech Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts Free and Virtual Event: Rosza Center for the Performing Arts Joy Harjo will read a selection of poems from her acclaimed book, An American Sunrise. Harjo will be joined by U.P. Poet Laureate M. Bartely Siegel for a conversation that centers
- [Whole Novel Historical: A Virtual Course for Historical Novelists](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/whole-novel-historical-a-virtual-course-for-historical-novelists/) - Whole Novel Historical: A Virtual Course for Historical Novelists The Highlights Foundation Whole Novel Workshop offers writers the rare opportunity to have the entire draft (up to 80,000 words) of a novel read by faculty, with detailed written feedback and two private consultations provide as well as craft talks, writing exercises, and small group discussions.
- [Picture Books! A talk and exhibit](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/picture-books-a-talk-and-exhibit-2/) - Our Voice A talk about Picture Books. Sunday, March 6, 2-2:30 pm The first book to be deemed a picture book was Millions of Cats by Wanda Gag in 1928. Since then, some of the greatest illustrators have created picture books loved by children and adults alike. In this talk, librarian Dana Duffy will explore what components
- [First Wednesday Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-wednesday-spoken-word-series-6/) - First Wednesday Spoken Word Series presented b the Writers Guild at Bloomington Featuring Poets Jason Baldinger and Karen George A short film by Gilbert Ndahayo Music by bassist Damon Smith This is a virtual event. Drop a note on Facebook or email demand4poetry@gmail.com and we will send you the ZOOM link OR watch LIVE on the
- [First Sunday Prose Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-open-mic-22/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington The featured readers are: Lisa Kwong and Susan Lepselter Come early to sign up for Open Mic! A native of Radford, Virginia, Lisa Kwong identifies as an AppalAsian, an Asian from Appalachia. She is the author of Becoming AppalAsian, a poetry
- [Picture Books! A talk and exhibit](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/picture-books-a-talk-and-exhibit/) - Our Voice A talk about Picture Books. The first book to be deemed a picture book was Millions of Cats by Wanda Gag in 1928. Since then, some of the greatest illustrators have created picture books loved by children and adults alike. In this talk, librarian Dana Duffy will explore what components make up this unique book
- [The Power of Words with Jacqueline Woodson](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/the-power-of-words-with-jacqueline-woodson/) - The Power of Words with Jacqueline Woodson Available of CATS for two more viewings You don't want to miss this amazing woman talk about her work and the stories behind it. It is now scheduled to air on the Library Channel on CATS at 7 PM on Tuesday, February 15 and on Friday,
- ["Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am" Screening](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/toni-morrison-the-pieces-i-am-screening/) - "Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am" Screening: In partnership with Ryder Films, the Friends of the Library presents a free screening of the movie, Toni Morrison: The Pieces I Am. This artful and intimate meditation on the legendary storyteller examines her life, her works, and the powerful themes she has confronted throughout her
- [Storytelling with Deborah Asante](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/storytelling-with-deborah-asante/) - Once Upon a Time: Storytelling with Deborah Asante A partnership between the Bloomington Storytellers Guild and the Library Experience the richness of oral storytelling as artistic performance and its important role in Black history and culture as honored storyteller Deborah Asante presents stories from African folklore. Asante is the Founder
- [Writers Guild at Bloomington Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-at-bloomington-business-meeting/) - Writers Guild at Bloomington Monthly Business Meeting Join us to plan events and take care of business. This is via ZOOM. To get the zoom link please contact: jchawkin@indiana.edu
- [First Wednesday Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-wednesday-spoken-word-series-5/) - First Wednesday Spoken Word Series With Poets Wil Gibson, Kerry Trautman, Hílda Davis Music by Forbes Graham TWO WAYS TO EXPERIENCE: Drop a note on Facebook or email demand4poetry@gmail.com and we will send you the ZOOM link OR watch LIVE on the Writers Guild at Bloomington Facebook page https://fb.me/e/1qs5DOxoj Sponsored in part by the Indiana Arts Commission,
- [Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/3514/) - The Writers Guild at Bloomington January Business Meeting Join us for our monthly business meeting and see how we do things. Join in to make things happen! This is a zoom meeting. For the link please contact jchawkin@indiana.edu or kylequass@gmail.com The Writers Guild at Bloomington is committed to fostering diversity, and welcomes members regardless of
- [Coffee with Friends](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/coffee-with-friends/) - Coffee with Friends Presented by Friends of the Library Monroe County Public Library Join us for a conversation with author Briah O'Neal and illustrator Taylor O'Neal, two Bloomington teenagers who teamed up to create. Serve It to Me, Too! It is an illustrated story of a young girl named Deja discovering her newfound
- [First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-and-open-mic-5/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington The featured readers are: Alan Balkema Jane Goodman Come early to sign up for Open Mic! Alan Balkema spent the first three years of his retirement in Dublin with his Irish wife. He highly recommends the location for aspiring writers, as
- [CANCELLED Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-reading-open-mic-7/) - Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic Has been cancelled due to the omicron surge. Someday, we will be beyond this. Looking forward to in-person gatherings again! Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington. With guest Poets Alex Chambers and Colleen Wells Followed by an Open Mic. Sponsored in part
- [The Art & Craft of Children’s Books: A Workshop for High School Students](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/the-art-craft-of-childrens-books-a-workshop-for-high-school-students/) - The Art & Craft of Children’s Books: A Workshop for High School Students Free Grand Hall, Indiana University Cook Center for Public Arts & Humanities, Maxwell Hall, 750 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington Sponsored by: IU Arts and Humanities Council This free workshop focuses on writing and illustrating children’s books, and features students and
- [IU Lifelong Learning Class with John McCluskey](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/iu-lifelong-learning-class-with-john-mccluskey/) - IU Lifelong Learning Generations in Motion: African American Portraits With John McCluskey Explore the theme of transition in African American writing with an emphasis on physical migration as well as accounts of growth and development into adulthood. John McClusky is Emeriti Faculty, Indiana University, African American and African Diaspora Studies. The class concludes
- [IU Lifelong Learning with Audrey McClusky](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/iu-lifelong-learning-with-audrey-mcclusky/) - IU Lifelong Learning Navigating Childhood and Society in Recent African American Films With Audrey McCluskey A focus on recent films by Black screenwriters and directors that represent an alternative view of what the socialization of Black children reveals and explores the contrast to Hollywood's typical portrayals of Black childhood. Audrey McClusky is Emeriti
- [Power of Words presents an Evening with Jacqueline Woodson](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/power-of-words-presents-an-evening-with-jacqueline-woodson/) - The Power of Words: Changing Our World—One Author at a Time An Evening with Jacqueline Woodson Free The Friends of the Library presents The Power of Words: Changing Our World One Author at a Time with award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson. Please join us for a free author talk at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, followed by
- [First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/3499/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington The featured readers are Eric Rensberger and Joan Hawkins Come early to sign up for Open Mic! Sponsored in part by the Indiana Arts Commission and the Bloomington Arts Commission Eric Rensberger has enjoyed a long and productive
- [Writers Guild Annual Meeting and Elections](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-annual-meeting-and-elections/) - Writers Guild at Bloomington Annual End of Year Meeting The annual business meeting and board election will take place by Zoom. To obtain the zoom link, contact one of the current officers: Joan Hawkins (jchawkin93@yahoo.com Tony Brewer (beatnik_a_go_go@yahoo.com) Kyle Quass (kylequass@gmail.com) We'll report on the accomplishments of the year and give the State of the
- [Book Launch Reading](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/book-launch-reading/) - Book Launch Reading For Tabletop Anxieties & Sweet Decay (co-authored by Tony Brewer) Epicanthus | Icarus Redux (Hiromi Yoshida) TONY BREWER’s latest book is Tabletop Anxieties & Sweet Decay, co-authored with Tim Heerdink. Other titles include The History of Projectiles, Homunculus, and Hot Type Cold Read. He is president of the National Audio Theatre Festivals and frequently collaborates with Urban Deer Record
- [MARGE PIERCY Reading](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/marge-piercy-reading/) - MARGE PIERCY The Legendary POET VISITS BLOOMINGTON via ZOOM Click on this link. Marge Piercy is the author of nineteen previous poetry collections, a memoir, seventeen novels, five nonfiction books and a book of short stories. Her work has been translated into twenty-three languages, and she has received many honors, including the
- [First Wednesday Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-wednesday-spoken-word-series-4/) - First Wednesday Spoken Word Series Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington SMALL-PRESS FEATURES Poets Jonie McIntire, Jason Ryberg, John Dorsey Music by Seth Andrew Davis TWO WAYS TO EXPERIENCE: Drop a note on Facebook or email demand4poetry@gmail.com and we will send you the ZOOM link OR watch LIVE on the Writers Guild at Bloomington Facebook
- [First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-and-open-mic-4/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington Sponsored by Morgenstern Bookstore Funded in part by the Indiana Arts Commission The featured readers are: Abegunde and Wendy Teller Morgenstern Books 849 S Auto Mall Road (the old Pier 1 Imports) Come early to sign up for Open Mic!
- [First Wednesday Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-wednesday-spoken-word-series-3/) - Spoken Word Series TWO WAYS TO EXPERIENCE: Email demand4poetry@gmail.com and we will send you the ZOOM link OR watch LIVE on the Writers Guild at Bloomington page CELEBRATING THE RYSER SCHOLARSHIP featuring Shayne Laughter and RYSER SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Hanh Tam Bui and Juliana Crespo music by singer-songwriter Sarah Cassidy Sponsored in part by the Indiana Arts Commission,
- [Opportunity](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/opportunity/) - Opportunity The downtown Boys & Girls Club is looking for five writers, poetry or fiction, to give a 45 minute workshop for their teens. This would be part of a 6 weeks program, with a different writer giving one workshop per week. The workshop would include a brief talk about your own journey as a
- [Two Writing Events at  FAR Gallery](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/two-writing-events-at-far-gallery/) - Two Writing Events at FAR Gallery Thursday, October 28 6-7pm Ekphrastic Writing: What Is It & How To, A Workshop by Rose Zinnia: Registration is required for this ekphrastic writing workshop!In this workshop, you'll learn about the art of ekphrastic writing (writing creatively about/with art, photography, and more) with local published author, writer, and MFA student
- [Author Reading at Morgenstern's](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/author-readings-at-morgensterns/) - Author Reading at Morgenstern's Bookstore Author Talk free parking Scott Carson, author of Where They Wait in conversation with journalist Bob Zaltsberg Scott Carson is the pen name for a New York Timesbestselling author and screenwriter you will probably recognize. Bob Zaltsberg is the legendary former editor of the Herald-Times. "An atmospheric and haunting thriller” – Michael Connelly, NYTimes bestselling
- [Author Readings at Morgenstern's](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/3442/) - Morgenstern's Bookstore Author Talk and book signing free parking David Hays, The Final Drive, & Sam Ardery,Positively Conflicted Two new books by renowned Indiana professionals and mentors that weave valuable life lessons about investing and relationships with personal life stories. In the Final Drive, football coach turned financial consultant David Hays discusses the Big Three retirement risks, and investment strategies for dealing with them.
- [Coffee with Friends with Dawn Knight LIVE](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/coffee-with-friends-with-dawn-knight-live/) - Coffee with Friends with author Dawn Knight Talking about her new book, Race and Football in America: The Life and Legacy of George Taliaferro At the Monroe County Public Library 303 E. Kirkwood Avenue Meeting Room 1B This is a live, in-person event. There will be time for Q&A
- [First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-and-open-mic-3/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington The featured readers are: Joseph Walker and Ray Zdonek Morgenstern Books 849 S Auto Mall Road (the old Pier 1 Imports) Come early to sign up for Open Mic! Joseph S. Walker's short fiction has appeared in Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine,
- [Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-reading-open-mic-6/) - Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic With guest poets James Dorr and Andrew Hubbard Followed by an Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington Andrew Hubbard was born and raised in a coastal Maine fishing village. He earned degrees in English and Creative Writing from Dartmouth College and
- [First Wednesday Spoken Word Stage](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-wednesday-spoken-word-stage/) - First Wednesday Spoken Word Stage OBSERVING NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH featuring Shana Ritter, Zilia C. Balkansky-Sellés, Rosebud Ben-Oni music TBA TWO WAYS TO EXPERIENCE: Email demand4poetry@gmail.com and we will send you the ZOOM link OR watch LIVE on the Writers Guild at Bloomington page Sponsored in part by the Indiana Arts Commission, Bloomington Arts
- [Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic   LIVE!](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-reading-open-mic-live/) - Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic Live and In Person! With a Mask! With guest poets Josh Brewer and Patsy Rahn Followed by an Open Mic At the Monroe County Convention Center 302 S College Ave We will be in the Hansen room, one of the larger rooms at the convention
- [Ryser Scholarship open to Writers Guild Members](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/ryser-scholarship-open-to-writers-guild-members/) - Ryser Scholarship open to Writers Guild Members The Writers Guild at Bloomington is offering the Ryser Scholarship to Writers Guild members to attend a writing workshop or conference in 2022. The scholarship will cover costs up to $350. A couple of examples are: The IU Writers Conference in Bloomington, or A Gathering of Writers at Indiana Writers Center, Indianapolis.
- [Writers Guild's monthly business meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guilds-monthly-business-meeting/) - The Writers Guild's monthly business meeting will be held via zoom You are welcome to join us! For information or to request a link contact@writersguildbloomington.com
- [First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-and-open-mic/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington The featured readers are: Kalynn Brower and Amy Cornell Sunday, October 3, 2021 3:00 to 5:00 pm Morgenstern's Books 849 S. Auto Mall Road (old Pier 1 Imports) Come early to sign up for Open Mic! Kalynn Brower Under the
- [WG Business Meeting via zoom](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/wg-business-meeting-live-in-person/) - The Writers Guild's Monthly Business Meeting We will meet via Zoom again this month. Join us to discuss events, productions, scholarships, innovations, and all good things that make us run. For the zoom link, please contact one of the following persons: Joan Hawkins jchawkin93@yahoo.com Tony Brewer beatnik_a_go_go@yahoo.com Kyle Quass kylequass@gmail.com
- [First Wednesday Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-wednesday-spoken-word-series-2/) - First Wednesday Spoken Word Series Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington Sponsored in part by the Indiana Arts Commission, Bloomington Arts Commission, and the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association featuring poets Eric Rensberger, Joseph Fulkerson, Tony Brewer music by bassist Hannah Marks TWO WAYS TO EXPERIENCE: Drop a note on Facebook
- [Life Long Learning class  JUST WRITE! ](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/life-long-learning-class-just-write/) - JUST WRITE! with Shana Ritter Three Mondays, November 1, 8 & 15 6–8 p.m. ET Register Here Offered through IU Lifelong Learning Virtual class offered via Zoom* Registration: $70 per person “The universe is made of stories, not of atoms.”—Muriel Rukeyser
- [No First Sunday Prose in Sept](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/no-first-sunday-prose-in-sept/) - First Sunday Prose in September is canceled because of 4th Street events. It will resume in October!
- [Coffee with Friends with Brian Leung](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/3381/) - Coffee with Friends with Brian Leung Sunday, August 15, 2021 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM The Friends of the Library presents Coffee with Friends with author Brian Leung via Zoom. Audience members will have an opportunity to ask questions at the end of this virtual program. Please only register one person per household if you
- [First Sunday Prose is back in August!](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-is-back-in-august/) - First Sunday Prose is returning, live and in-person! James Dorr and Kalynn Brower will be the featured readers. At the Monroe County Public Library room 2A James Dorr Bloomington, Indiana writer James Dorr's The Tears of Isis was a 2013 Bram Stoker Award® finalist for Fiction Collection, with his latest book, Tombs: A Chronicle of
- [Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/spoken-word-series-8/) - Spoken Word Series Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington Sponsored in part by the Indiana Arts Commission, Bloomington Arts Commission, and the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association featuring poets JL Kato, Antonia Matthew, Hiromi Yoshida music by Michele Rosewoman TWO WAYS TO EXPERIENCE: Drop a note on Facebook or email demand4poetry@gmail.com and we will send you the
- [Tony Brewer Book Launch Reading](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/tony-brewer-book-launch-reading/) - THE HISTORY OF PROJECTILES BOOK LAUNCH READING featuring Tony Brewer at The Runcible Spoon Restaurant & Café TONY BREWER is a poet, live sound effects artist, and event producer. He is executive director of the Spoken Word Stage at the 4th Street Arts Festival; co-producer of the Writers Guild Spoken Word Series; and president of
- [Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Photography Exhibition](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-photography/) - Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Photography Exhibition AVAILABLE NOW on You Tube presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington With guest poets Allison Joseph and Jessica Reed And guest photographers Pat Petro and Patsy Rahn With music by Wade Van Orman This event will be available on the Writers Guild's You Tube page and
- [Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/spoken-word-series-7/) - Spoken Word Series Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington Sponsored in part by the Indiana Arts Commission, Bloomington Arts Commission, and the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association featuring Poets Lisa Kwong, Ciara Miller, Michael Baumann Music by Akiko Pavolka TWO WAYS TO EXPERIENCE: Drop a note to demand4poetry@gmail.com and we will send you the ZOOM link OR
- [Writers Guild Annual Picnic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-annual-picnic/) - Writers Guild Annual Picnic Virtual! We have many out of town members, and this will be a great opportunity for us to come together and meet one another. More Information soon!
- [Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/3333/) - Spoken Word Series presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington Sponsored in part by the Indiana Arts Commission, Bloomington Arts Commission, and the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association Featured Poets Ken Yoshikawa, Sarita "Sincere" Goods, Adam Henze Music by Travis Puntarelli TWO WAYS TO EXPERIENCE: Drop a note to demand4poetry@gmail.com and we will send you the ZOOM link
- [Morgernstern's Author Talk with Shana Ritter](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/morgernsterns-author-talk-with-shana-ritter/) - Morgernstern's Author Talk. With Shana Ritter the featured reader Join on Zoom or Facebook LIve https://www.facebook.com/events/472297960718509/?ref=newsfeed Morgernstern's will be opening at the old Pier 1 site in June. In the meantime they have a pop-up shop in Bloomingtea's and you can always order online https://bookshop.org/shop/Morgensterns. And while we're talking Indie bookstores, don't
- [Meet Nate Powell: graphic novelist](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/meet-nate-powell-graphic-novelist/) - The Friends of the Library presents Coffee with Friends with author and graphic novelist, Nate Powell via Zoom. You can Register below or on MCPL website.. Please only register one person if watching in a group. Audience members will have an opportunity to ask questions at the end of this virtual program. In
- [Writers Guild Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/3295/) - Writers Guild Spoken Word Series OBSERVING ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH featuring David Mura, Anni Liu, Danny Nguyen music by vocalist Kyoko Kitamura Wednesday May 5, 2001 6 p.m. EST Online TWO WAYS TO EXPERIENCE: Email demand4poetry@gmail.com and we will send you the ZOOM link OR watch LIVE on the Writers Guild at Bloomington page https://tinyurl.com/8atu7sz2 Sponsored
- [Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/3299/) - Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting Virtual via Zoom Saturday May 22, 2021 3-4:30 For Zoom link please contact any of the following: Joan Hawkins (jchawkin93@yahoo.com) Tony Brewer (beatnik_a_go_go@yahoo.com) Kyle Quass (kylequass@gmail.com)
- [Double Exposure  IU Cinema](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/double-exposure-iu-cinema/) - Double exposure IU Cinema Friday April 9 7 pm Free virtual screening, but you need to register. This program brings together student filmmakers from the IU Media School, composers from the Jacobs School of Music and writer from the Writers Guild at Bloomington To register and for more information, see https://cinema.indiana.edu/upcoming-films/screening/2021-spring-program-friday-april-9-700pm Double Exposure 2021, Friday,
- [Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/spoken-word-series-6/) - TWO WAYS TO EXPERIENCE: Drop a note to demand4poetry@gmail.com and we will send you the ZOOM link OR watch LIVE on the Writers Guild at Bloomington Facebook page WEDNESDAY, APR 7 6pm EST featuring Joan Hawkins, KH Brower, Abegunde reading excerpts from the forthcoming book Rape Escapes films by Valeria DeCastro Sponsored in part by the Indiana
- [Poetry Night for Teens virtual at MCPL](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/poetry-night-for-teens-on-discord/) - Poetry Night for Teens on Discord April 13 at 5 PM virtual Monroe County Public Library For National Poetry Month, come share a poem you wrote or one you enjoy at our virtual poetry open mic for teens on Discord! Sharing is highly encouraged, but not required––you can come to listen too! To participate, sign up for
- [Phone a Poem](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/phone-a-poem/) - Phone a Poem - Monroe County Public Library Celebrate National Poetry Month with a series of recordings of family-friendly poems on a variety of topics. Call 812-349-3208 to listen! Any time! Recordings will be updated by 5 PM each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in April for a total of 13 delightful poems!
- [Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-business-meeting-4/) - Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting Virtual via Zoom For Zoom link please contact any of the following: Joan Hawkins (jchawkin93@yahoo.com) Tony Brewer (beatnik_a_go_go@yahoo.com) Kyle Quass (kylequass@gmail.com)
- [Third Sunday Write](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/third-sunday-write-23/) - Third Sunday Write An on-going writing group offered through the Writers Guild at Bloomington Third Sunday Write offers all writers a chance to share in a writing community and flex and tone their writing muscles through exercises and discussion. While we can’t gather in person we are continuing to gather online. If you’re interested
- [Third Sunday Write](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/third-sunday-write-virtual-3/) - Third Sunday Write Third Sunday Write offers all writers a chance to share in a writing community and flex and tone their writing muscles through exercises and discussion. While we can’t gather in person we are continuing to gather online. If you’re interested in receiving monthly prompts and having a friendly place to share your
- [Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic Now on You Tube](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-reading-open-mic-5/) - Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic with guest poets Antonia Matthew and Anna Petro followed by an Open Mic You may see this event on You Tube at https://youtu.be/cCW5vqQ5B58 Antonia Matthew is from England, where she grew up during World War II. She has lived in Bloomington since 1968 and has
- [Writers Guild Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-business-meeting-3/) - Writers Guild Business Meeting Virtual via Zoom For Zoom link please contact: Joan Hawkins (jchawkin93@yahoo.com) Tony Brewer (beatnik_a_go_go@yahoo.com) Kyle Quass (kylequass@gmail.com)
- [Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/spoken-word-series-5/) - SPOKEN WORD SERIES Sponsored in part by the Indiana Arts Commission, Bloomington Arts Commission, and the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association TWO WAYS TO EXPERIENCE: Drop a note to demand4poetry@gmail.com and we will send you the ZOOM link OR watch LIVE on the Writers Guild at Bloomington Facebook page featuring poets Steve Henn, Brooke Nicole Plummer, Bree Jo'ann
- [Nina Menkes "Dissolution " film showing](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/nina-menkes-dissolution-film-showing/) - Nina Menkes Dissolution (2010) film showing Special Community Collaboration Grant with IU Cinema Thursday Feb 4 7 p.m. Dissolution is Nina Menkes’ extraordinary, experimental adaptation of Dostoyevsky’s novel Crime and Punishment. Following a young Jew living in a predominantly Arab section of Tel Aviv, the story loosely transplants the Russian novel to a present-day region paralyzed by violence. Filmed in high-definition
- [The Ku Klux Klan in the Heartland by James Madison, a conversation](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/the-ku-klux-klan-in-the-heartland-by-james-madison-author-interview/) - James Madison, The Ku Klux Klan in the Heartland Conversation with the Author Live on Zoom Sunday Feb 21 2 to 3 pm Part of Coffee with Friends presented by the Friends of Monroe County Public Library Enjoy a conversation with renowned author and historian, James Madison. Madison will discuss his recently released book, The Ku Klux Klan in
- [Spoken Word Stage Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/spoken-word-stage-series-2/) - Spoken Word Stage Series Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington TWO WAYS TO EXPERIENCE: Drop a note to demand4poetry@gmail.com and we will send you the ZOOM link OR watch LIVE on the Writers Guild at Bloomington Facebook page WEDNESDAY, FEB 3 6pm EST featuring authors Shannon Gibney & Ellen Birkett Morris poet Jen Moore & music
- [Contemporary Poetries  IU Life Long Learning](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/3207/) - Contemporary Poetries IU Life Long Learning class Four Mondays, February 1–22 Shana Ritter instructor Through discussion and in-class readings, participants will explore a variety of work by contemporary poets such as Lucille Clifton, Adrienne Rich, Mark Doty, Phillip Levine, Martin Espada, Carolyn Forche, Marge Piercy, Sharon Olds, Cornelius Eady, Dorianne Laux, Natalie
- [Just Write!  IU life Long Learning](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/just-write-iu-life-long-learning/) - Just Write! IU Life Long Learning class Three Tuesdays, March 2–16 Shana Ritter instructor Grab your pen or keyboard for this generative writing class. You’ll learn a range of original prompts to spur writing in different genres and use fast writes and a variety of forms and approaches to stretch your writing muscles
- [Writers Guild Business Meeting Virtual](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-business-meeting-virtual-5/) - Writers Guild Business Meeting Virtual via Zoom For Zoom link please contact: Joan Hawkins (jchawkin93@yahoo.com) Tony Brewer (beatnik_a_go_go@yahoo.com) Kyle Quass (kylequass@gmail.com)
- [Spoken Word Stage Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/spoken-word-stage-series/) - Spoken Word Stage Series WEDNESDAY, DEC 2 6pm EST featuring Internationally renowned storyteller Clare Muireann Murphy "The Junky's Christmas" read by Tony Brewer music by lyrical avant-garde pianist Angelica Sanchez Sponsored in part by the Indiana Arts Commission, Bloomington Arts Commission, and the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association - Indiana TWO WAYS TO EXPERIENCE: Email demand4poetry@gmail.com or msg
- [Writers Guild Annual Meeting Dec 5](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-annual-meeting/) - The Writers Guild at Bloomington will hold its annual end of year meeting on Saturday December 5 from 2 to 4 Please join us to vote for next year's board members, and hear our end of year reports. This is a Virtual Event. For the Zoom link, or to make a
- [Writers Guild Business Meeting Virtual](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-business-meeting-virtual-4/) - Writers Guild Business Meeting Virtual via Zoom For Zoom link, or to make a nomination, please contact: Joan Hawkins (jchawkin93@yahoo.com) Tony Brewer (beatnik_a_go_go@yahoo.com) Kyle Quass (kylequass@gmail.com) Nominations are open for the Board of Directors (Due Nov 30; Election to take place at a virtual meeting Dec. 5) Please note all positions are unpaid. FYI, all
- [Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic  You Tube link](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-reading-open-mic-virtual-edition/) - You can now watch the OCTOBER Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic With guest poets Doris Lynch and Shana Ritter followed by an open mic It is available on: Writers Guild You Tube page Writers Guild Face Book page. To watch it on You Tube click HERE. Doris Lynch has recent work in Tipton
- [Spoken Word Stage Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-wednesday-spoken-word-series-virtual-version-6/) - Spoken Word Stage Series Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington TWO WAYS TO EXPERIENCE: Email demand4poetry@gmail.com or msg the Writers Guild on facebook and we will send you the ZOOM link OR watch LIVE on the Writers Guild at Bloomington page featuring poets Nancy Chen Long, Angelique Zobitz, Nate Logan with music by shakuhachi master Cornelius
- [Coffee with Friends: a discussion with Ross Gay](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/coffee-with-ross-gay-and-friends/) - Coffee with Friends with poet Ross Gay presented by the Friends of the Library Join us via Zoom for a discussion with Ross Gay. Ross will read from his latest three books, and have time for your questions. Gay is the author of four books of poetry: Against Which; Bringing the Shovel Down; Be Holding; and Catalog
- [film Neither Memory Nor Magic and Hugo Perez visit](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/film-neither-memory-nor-magic-and-hugo-perez-visit/) - Creative collaboration with IU Cinema Neither Memory Nor Magic and Hugo Perez visit Virtual screening of Hugo Perez’s film Neither Memory nor Magic Tuesday Oct 27, 7-8:10 p.m. Hugo Perez will be present. The screening is free and accessible from your computer or mobile device, but you need to register https://iu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_AG5iEiOwTjqqpaUFrHumQQ Friday Oct
- [Writers Guild Business Meeting Virtual](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-business-meeting-virtual-3/) - Writers Guild Business Meeting Virtual via Zoom For Zoom link, please contact: Joan Hawkins (jchawkin93@yahoo.com) Tony Brewer (beatnik_a_go_go@yahoo.com) Kyle Quass (kylequass@gmail.com)
- [First Wednesday Spoken Word Series  virtual version](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-wednesday-spoken-word-series-virtual-version-5/) - Spoken Word Stage Series Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington TWO WAYS TO EXPERIENCE: Email demand4poetry@gmail.com or msg the Writers Guild on facebook and we will send you the ZOOM link OR watch LIVE on the Writers Guild at Bloomington page WEDNESDAY, SEP 2 6pm EST featuring Poet & novelist @EileenMyles live from NYC Outlaw poet
- [Spoken Word Stage @ 4th Street Festival of Arts & Crafts](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/spoken-word-stage-4th-street-festival-of-arts-crafts/) - This year the Forth Street Festival of Arts & Crafts is VIRTUAL And the SPOKEN WORD STAGE presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington is VIRTUAL Click HERE to join us in the TENT https://www.4thstreet.org/spokenwordstage and visit the artists' tents and all (except the food) on the Festival website!
- [First Wednesday Spoken Word Series  virtual version](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-wednesday-spoken-word-series-virtual-version-4/) - Spoken Word Stage Series Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington TWO WAYS TO EXPERIENCE: Email demand4poetry@gmail.com or msg the Writers Guild on facebook and we will send you the ZOOM link OR watch LIVE on the Writers Guild at Bloomington page WEDNESDAY, SEP 2 6pm EST featuring poets Karen George, Hiromi Yoshida, and Brooke Nicole Plummer
- [Writers Guild Business Meeting Virtual](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-business-meeting-virtual-2/) - Writers Guild Business Meeting Virtual via Zoom Saturday, September 19 3-4:30 For the ZOOM LINK please contact Joan Hawkins (jchawkin93@yahoo.com).
- [First Wednesday Spoken Word Series  virtual version](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-wednesday-spoken-word-series-virtual-version-3/) - First Weds Spoken Word Series virtual version TWO WAYS TO EXPERIENCE: Drop a note to beatnik_a_go_go@yahoo.com and we will send you the ZOOM link OR watch LIVE on the Writers Guild at Bloomington page WEDNESDAY, AUG 5 6pm EST featuring a Hiroshima Day observance by Hiromi Yoshida authors Laurie Stone, Katy Yocom, and poet Jason
- [Writers Guild Business Meeting Virtual](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-business-meeting-virtual/) - Writers Guild Business Meeting Virtual via Zoom Saturday, August 15 3-4:30 For the ZOOM LINK please contact Joan Hawkins (jchawkin93@yahoo.com).
- [First Wednesday Spoken Word Series  virtual version](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-wednesday-spoken-word-series-virtual-version-2/) - First Weds Spoken Word Series virtual version Featuring poets Erik Fuhrer, Jeffrey Bean, Jennifer Payne with music by ORTET x Urban Deer For a Zoom link contact Tony Brewer beatnik_a_go_go@yahoo.com OR watch LIVE on the Writers Guild at Bloomington Facebook page Sponsored in part by the Indiana Arts Commission, Bloomington Arts Commission, and the Bloomington Urban
- [A statement from the Writers Guild at Bloomington](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/a-statement-from-the-writers-guild-at-bloomington/) - A statement from the Writers Guild at Bloomington In light of the continued devaluation of Black lives, we denounce individual and structural racism. We urge all people to continue the individual and collective work toward diversity, equity, and inclusion. All lives will matter only when Black lives matter.
- [NOTICE  In the time of covid19](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/notice-in-the-time-of-covid19/) - A Note For now, Writers Guild in-person events are cancelled until we are all able to come together again. We will be listing virtual events and keeping you informed. Stay healthy, keep well, keep writing, keep communicating.
- [First Wednesday Spoken Word Series  virtual version rescheduled](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-wednesday-spoken-word-series-virtual-version/) - First Weds Spoken Word Series virtual version rescheduled featuring poets Juliana Ramos Crespo, Joseph Kerschbaum, Jill Kelly Koren, with music by The Dugan Duo For a Zoom link contact Tony Brewer beatnik_a_go_go@yahoo.comSponsored in part by the Indiana Arts Commission, Bloomington Arts Commission, and the Bloomington Urban Enterprise Association - Indiana JILL KELLY KOREN is the author
- [First Wednesday Spoken Word Series goes virtual](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-wednesday-spoken-word-series-goes-virtual/) - May First Weds Spoken Word Series goes virtual Guest Readers: LuAnne Holliday, Tim Heerdink and Eric Rensberger. Music by Jason Fickel. We will live stream the event to the Writers Guild Facebook page. If you don't use Facebook, contact Tony Brewer for a direct Zoom link. beatnik_a_go_go@yahoo.com Thanks to Tony and to Kyle Quass
- [Writers Guild Business Meeting Virtual](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/3116/) - Writers Guild Business Meeting Virtual via Zoom Sat May 16 3-4:30 For the ZOOM LINK please contact Joan Hawkins (jchawkin93@yahoo.com).
- [Ryser Scholarship Awarded](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/ryser-scholarship-awarded/) - Ryser Scholarship Awarded The Writers Guild at Bloomington is delighted to announce that Hanh Tam Bui is the recipient of the 2020 Ryser Scholarship. Hanh is a student at Bloomington High School South where she is a member of the Writing Club. It also happens that the namesake of the scholarship, Joan Ryser,
- [Third Sunday Write Virtual](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/third-sunday-write-virtual/) - Third Sunday Write Virtual— Sunday April 19, 2020 is taking place via a shared Google Doc folder. If you sign up, you receive prompts on Friday April 17 and upload a response to one of the prompts by Sunday April 19. To be added to the list or for more information, please contact Shana Ritter shana747@gmail.com
- [Community Conversation Hour | The “Chinese Virus”: COVID-19 + Anti-Asian Racism](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/community-conversation-hour-the-chinese-virus-covid-19-anti-asian-racism/) - IU presents online via Zoom: Community Conversation Hour | The “Chinese Virus”: COVID-19 + Anti-Asian Racism Click HERE to register Zoom log-in information and meeting password will be sent via email upon registration. Free Why do some people insist on referring to COVID-19 as the “Chinese virus”? How is this association connected to a
- [CANCELLED Nancy Chen Long Book Launch](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/nancy-chen-long-book-launch/) - This event has been CANCELLED. Join Guild member Nancy Chen Long on March 22 as she celebrates the release of her second book Wider than the Sky published by Diode Editions. See the Event page at https://ncl-launch.eventbrite.com for more information and to RSVP. Also reading will be Doris Jean Lynch, Mary Pat Lynch, Eric
- [CANCELLED  Writing Nature Poetry in a Climate-Crazed World](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writing-nature-poetry-in-a-climate-crazed-world/) - CANCELLED THIS MONTH. STAY HEALTHY EVERYONE Writing Nature Poetry in a Climate-Crazed World This workshop is presented in partnership between the Writers Guild at Bloomington and the Monroe County Public Library. Walt Whitman called nature, "the only complete, actual poem." But how will massive flooding, heat waves, unpredictable winters, and melting polar ice caps change
- [CANCELLED The Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/the-sunday-poetry-reading-open-mic-2/) - CANCELLED THIS MONTH. WE WILL HAVE OUR TWO GUEST READERS AT A LATER DATE. STAY HEALTHY EVERYONE The Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington With guest poets from out of town: Karen George and JL Kato Followed by an Open Mic Free parking in the back. This event
- [CANCELLED Third Sunday Write!](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/third-sunday-write-22/) - See you next month. Stay Healthy! Third Sunday Write At this writing group, you can stretch your writing muscles with prompts and exercises. It's open to all WG members. Not a member yet? No problem, just click on JOIN at the top of the website. This generative workshop is led by local writers. They take it
- [CANCELLED Writers Guild sponsors talk and film at IU Cinema](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-sponsors-talk-and-film-at-iu-cinema/) - WE WILL RE-BOOK THIS FOR A LATER DATE. Stay Healthy Everyone! Writers Guild sponsors a talk and film at IU Cinema The Writers Guild was awarded a creative collaboration grant, and is sponsoring "Neither Memory Nor Magic," a film about the Hungarian Poet Miklós Radnóti, who died in the Holocaust (the Shoah). Of special interest
- [First Wed Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-wed-spoken-word-series/) - Writers Guild Spoken Word Series Sponsored by Writers Guild at Bloomington & Indiana Arts Commission featuring storytellers Nell Weatherwax and Mary Armstrong-Smith stand-up comedy with Shanda Sung music by Trillium (structured improv) + an open mic $5 suggested donation TRILLIUM is a perennial herb with three bracts and three petals which grows from a rhizome.
- [First Sunday Prose Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-open-mic-21/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild The featured readers are: Zilia Balkansky-Selles and Joan Hawkins Come early to sign up for Open Mic! Zilia Balkansky-Sellés is a Bloomington-based writer, and occasional
- [The Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/the-sunday-poetry-reading-open-mic/) - The Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic Please note new TIME and DATE Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington With guest poets Charles Culp and PDVNCH Followed by an Open Mic Free parking in the back. This event is free and open to the public. Charles Culp was born and raised in a town called
- [Third Sunday Write!](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/third-sunday-write-21/) - Third Sunday Write At this writing group, you can stretch your writing muscles with prompts and exercises. It's open to all WG members. Not a member yet? No problem, just click on JOIN at the top of the website. This generative workshop is led by local writers. They take it in turns and are Shana Ritter,
- [Mom, Dad, Aunt Aullie, and a Cat Called Wrinkle: Writing about Family](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/mom-dad-aunt-aullie-and-a-cat-called-wrinkle-writing-about-family/) - Mom, Dad, Aunt Aullie, and a Cat Called Wrinkle: Writing about Family A writing workshop presented in partnership between the Writers Guild at Bloomington and the Monroe County Public Library Free. In Meeting room 2A We all have relatives who fascinate us, and family stories that inspire; anger, comfort, and/or make us laugh and cry.
- [Writers Guilde Monthly Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guilde-monthly-business-meeting-4/) - Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting Join us for our monthly business meeting to discuss what we are doing and what we are doing next. Bring you ideas! Bring your voice to add to the discussion. We meet at the Monroe County Public Library in room 214.
- [First Sunday Prose Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-open-mic-20/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington It's all open-mic this month- -a little Valentine's treat for the poor prose writers who struggle to fit things into our usual short open-mic slots. So up to 10 minutes-- and come early to sign up. First come first served.
- [Rachel Berenson Perry discusses her new book](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/rachel-berenson-perry-discusses-her-new-book/) - Rachel Berenson Perry discusses her new book Author and art historian Rachel Berenson Perry discusses her new biography of Felrath Hines which chronicles the life of an exceptional artist and art conservator who overcame numerous obstacles throughout his career, refusing to be pigeonholed by his race. Perry explores Hine's life in Indianapolis and then in
- [First Wednesday Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-wednesday-spoken-word-series/) - First Wednesday Spoken Word Series Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington featuring Jennifer Sue Payne (poetry), Antonia Matthew (poetry), Bonnie Maurer (poetry) music by Sitar Outreach Ministry (psychedelic sitar) + an open mic $5 suggested donation JENNIFER PAYNE is a multi-disciplinary artist from Bloomington Indiana. She studied Creative Writing at Indiana University and represented
- [Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic 2020](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-open-mic/) - Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington With guest poets Nate Logan and Patsy Rahn Followed by an Open Mic Free parking in the back. This event is free and open to the public. Nate Logan is the author of Inside the Golden Days of Missing You (Magic
- [An evening of Spoken Word and Experimental Music](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/an-evening-of-spoken-word-and-experimental-music/) - Writers Guild at Bloomington, Azalea Salon, Indiana Arts Commission, and Urban Deer Records Present An evening of Spoken Word and Experimental Music Doors 7 p.m., show 7:30 p.m. Suggested Donation $5 Kyle Quass & Tony Brewer Cut up and collage inspired spoken word and improvisational poetry. Joan HawkinsA reading of Samuel Beckett’s
- [Third Sunday Write!](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/third-sunday-write-20/) - Third Sunday Write At this writing group, you can stretch your writing muscles with prompts and exercises. It's open to all WG members. Not a member yet? No problem, just click on JOIN at the top of the website. This generative workshop is led by local writers. They take it in turns and are Shana Ritter,
- [Discussion with author Raymond Fleischmann](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/2963/) - Discussion with author Raymond Fleischmann This is a Coffee with Friends literary event presented by the Friends of the Monroe County Pubic Library. Sunday, Jan 19 2 to 4 pm In the Auditorium at the Monroe County Public Library 303 E. Kirkwood Ave. This program is free and all are welcome. Join us for Coffee
- [First Sunday Prose Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-open-mic-19/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington The featured readers are: Darrell Stone and Eric Rensberger Come early to sign up for Open Mic! Darrell Stone grew up in Greater Boston, with an artistic passion for storytelling. She holds a masters degree in social work from Indiana University and
- [Writers Guilde Monthly Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guilde-monthly-business-meeting-3/) - Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting Join us for our monthly business meeting to discuss what we are doing and what we are doing next. Bring you ideas! Bring your voice to add to the discussion. We meet at the Monroe County Public Library in room 214.
- [Writers Guilde Monthly Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guilde-monthly-business-meeting-2/) - Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting Join us for our monthly business meeting to discuss what we are doing and what we are doing next. Bring you ideas! Bring your voice to add to the discussion. We meet at the Monroe County Public Library in room 214.
- [Third Sunday Write!](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/third-sunday-write-19/) - Third Sunday Write At this writing group, you can stretch your writing muscles with prompts and exercises. It's open to all WG members. Not a member yet? No problem, just click on JOIN at the top of the website. This generative workshop is led by local writers. They take it in turns and are Shana Ritter,
- [First Wednesday Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/spoken-word-series-4/) - First Wednesday Spoken Word Series Presented by the Writers Guild at Blomington The featured readers are: George Ella Lyon, Shayne Laughter, J.T. Whitehead With Music by Mike Notaro Come early to sign up for Open Mic! George Ella Lyon George Ella Lyon, Kentucky Poet Laureate (2015-2016), has published in many genres, including poetry, picture books, novels, short
- [First Sunday Prose Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-open-mic-18/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington The featured readers are: Abegunde and Carolyn Geduld Come early to sign up for Open Mic! Abegunde Abegunde is an ancestral priestess, Healer, and Poet. Her fellowships include Sacatar (Brasil), Ragdale, and Norcroft. Her work has been published in toe good, Nocturnes, Wicked Alice, Warpland, and Beyond
- [Third Sunday Write!](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/third-sunday-write-18/) - Third Second Sunday Write At this writing group, you can stretch your writing muscles with prompts and exercises. It's open to all WG members. Not a member yet? No problem, just click on JOIN at the top of the website. This generative workshop is led by local writers. They take it in turns and are Shana
- [The Ryser Scholarship](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/2935/) - The Writers Guild at Bloomington is pleased to announce: THE RYSER SCHOLARSHIP Annual support for a writer from South Central Indiana to pursue excellence by attending a formal workshop or conference in the craft of writing. The scholarship rotates yearly between a high school junior or senior, a Language Arts Teacher, and a Writer’s Guild
- [BLONK/BISHOP/SMITH/WALTER quartet](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/2929/) - BLONK/BISHOP/SMITH/WALTER quartet Doors 7 pm Performance 8-10:30 $5 suggested donation This recently formed quartet plays improvised music with an engaging performance aspect. Jeb Bishop has been a mainstay of the Chicago improv scene and is one of the finest trombone players. He also brings some unique small analog synthesizers. Jaap Blonk is a world-renowned vocal
- [Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/spoken-word-series-3/) - Writers Guild Spoken Word Series Featuring: poets Roger Pfingston and Tom Hastings, Richard Fish (reading Ernie Pyle) and a Russ McGee ensemble performing scenes from an upcoming Ernie Pyle Podcast. Music by Gabriel Hartley Open mic Suggested Donation $5 Born and raised in Evansville, Indiana, ROGER PFINGSTON is a retired teacher of
- [Writers Guild Annual Meeting and Potluck](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-annual-meeting-and-potluck/) - Writers Guild Annual Meeting and Potluck We'll be having elections for officers and reports for 2019. Plus an open mic and reading. Please bring a dish to share, ideas and something to read Parking around the back. For more info, contact Joan at - contact@writersguildbloomington.com
- [First Sunday Prose](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-2/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington The featured readers are: James Dorr and Andrew Hubbard Come early to sign up for Open Mic! James Dorr’s most recent book is a novel-in-stories from Elder Signs Press, TOMBS, A CHRONICLE OF LATTER-DAY TIMES OF EARTH. Working mostly in
- [Audio Verse Awards -  Voting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/audio-verse-awards-voting/) - The Writers Guild at Bloomington's FRANKENSTEIN radio play from Frankenfest 2018 has been nominated in several categories for the 2019 Audio Verse Awards. Please vote! Vote Here! - https://audioverseawards.net/vote/ Voting is open through Thursday, October 31st at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
- [Last Sunday Poetry Reading and Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-reading-and-open-mic-13/) - Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington With guest poets: Ashley Taylor and Daniel Olsson Followed by an Open Mic. Free parking in the back! Ashley Taylor is a Louisville Ky poet who curates, promotes, and designs inclusive programming of creative writing and performance arts for emerging and
- [Ekphrasis Poetry at the Venue Gallery](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/ekphrasis-poetry-at-the-venue-gallery/) - The Venue Art Gallery holds it's 4th annual Ekphrasis Poetry Event Sunday, Oct 6 and Sunday, Oct 20 start time 6 pm 114 S. Grant Street. Poets write and read a poem inspired by on of the paintings on exhibit. The painter, poet and audience then get a chance to talk about the works and
- [Third Sunday Write!](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/third-sunday-write-17/) - Third Second Sunday Write At this writing group, you can stretch your writing muscles with prompts and exercises. It's open to all WG members. Not a member yet? No problem, just click on JOIN at the top of the website. This generative workshop is led by local writers. They take it in turns and are Shana
- [Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/2864/) - Writers Guild Spoken Word Series featuring former Indiana Poet Laureate Norbert Krapf, Jon Koker - Author Page, Zilia Balkansky-Sellés Music by Richard Layton 6:30-9 pm NOTE LATER START TIME $5 suggested donation There will also be an open mic. PLEASE NOTE: Due to scheduling we're starting a little later this time. Former Indiana Poet
- [The Power of Words Author Event with Margaret MacMullan](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/the-power-of-words-author-event-with-margaret-macmullan/) - The Power of Words Author Event with Margaret MacMullan The Monroe County Public Library announces its Power of Words event for the fall: “An Evening with Margaret MacMullan” This event is FREE and open to the public, All Ages MacMullan will be reading from her latest book, Where the Angels Lived: One Family’s Story of
- [Last Sunday Poetry Reading and Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-reading-and-open-mic-12/) - Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington With guest poets: Michael Luis Dauro and Rachel Ronquillo Gray Followed by an Open Mic. Free parking in the back! Michael Luis Dauro is a poet, tarot-slinger, and beekeeper living in Bloomington, Indiana. He is a Millay Colony Resident Artist, Ruth
- [Writers Guilde Monthly Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guilde-monthly-business-meeting/) - Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting Join us for our monthly business meeting to discuss what we are doing and what we are doing next. Bring you ideas! Bring your voice to add to the discussion. We meet at the Monroe County Public Library in room 214.
- [First Sunday Prose](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington The featured readers are: Wendy Teller and Anya Peterson Royce Come early to sign up for Open Mic! Wendy Teller, a retired systems and software engineer, writes fiction, memoir, and history. Her stories have appeared in Chicken Soup for the Soul,
- [Writers Guild Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-spoken-word-series-4/) - Writers Guild Spoken Word Series Featuring from Five Women Poets, a writing workshop formed in 1974: Tonia Matthew, Peggy Squires, Anya Peterson Royce, Leah Helen May musical guest TBA + an open mic $5 suggested donation TONIA MATTHEW, originally from England, has lived in Bloomington since 1968 She is a member of Five Women Poets
- [Playwriting and Screenwriting Workshop](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/playwriting-and-screenwriting-workshop/) - Playwriting and Screenwriting Workshop J.S. Brinkley Class This eight week course is being offered to both playwrights and screenwriters on Sundays from Sept 15 through Nov 3. The class will focus on the core elements of each discipline such as structure, character development and dialogue. The intention is to clarify the varying components of stage
- [Spoken Word Stage at the 4th Street Festival](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/spoken-word-stage-at-the-4th-street-festival/) - Writers Guild Spoken Word Stage Fourth Street Festival of the Arts & Crafts Saturday, August 31, 10am-5pm Sunday, September 1, 10am-6pm at the intersection of 4th and Dunn Streets 2 days of poetry, prose, storytelling, radio theatre, and more! New acts every 30 minutes throughout both days! PLUS Poetry On Demand, where festival goers
- [Third Sunday Write!](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/third-sunday-write-16/) - Third Second Sunday Write At this writing group, you can stretch your writing muscles with prompts and exercises. It's open to all WG members. Not a member yet? No problem, just click on JOIN at the top of the website. This generative workshop is led by local writers. They take it in turns and are Shana
- [Poetry Slam at the Monroe County Public Library](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/poetry-slam-at-the-monroe-county-public-library/) - Poetry Slam! At the Monroe County Public Library, Ground Floor Ages 12-19 Please register for a performer spot. Call Kevin MacDowell 812-349-3050 The Ground Floor is hosting a poetry slam with the aid of local writer PDVNCH. Teens have the opportunity to help plan the event, workshop their own poetry, then run the event and
- [Writers Guild Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-business-meeting-2/) - Writers Guild at Bloomington Monthly Business Meeting Open to all members. Come visit the monthly business meeting of the Writers Guild. Meet the movers and shakers, the discussants and decision makers, and add your moves. Become involved!
- [Writers Guild Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-spoken-word-series-3/) - Writers Guild Spoken Word Series featuring Michael Luis Dauro (poetry), Rachel Ronquillo Gray (poetry), Jen Maher (fiction/memoir) music by Urban Deer ORTET (experimental/mod classical) + an open mic $5 suggested donation At Indiana University, Dr. JEN MAHER's area of expertise covers gender and popular culture; second and third wave feminism; gender and modern memoir, feminist
- [Homefront: a radio theatre production Live](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/homefront-a-radio-theatre-production-live/) - Homefront Homefront a radio play by Tonia Matthew, will be performed and recorded as live radio theatre on Saturday, August 10. It is based on letters that Tonia exchanged with her father during World War II, her adult memories/narration, and historical broadcasts. It’s a beautiful piece that shows how personal and political history connect and how
- [Write Your Story: A Two-Day Memoir Workshop](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/write-your-story-a-two-day-memoir-workshop/) - Write Your Story: A Two-Day Memoir Workshop Presented by the Writers Guild and the Monroe County Public Library Sunday, September 22 and Sunday Sept 29 1:30 to 3:00 pm Monroe County Public Library in room 2B Do you love to recount childhood adventures? Was there an event that changed your life? Write Your Story is a two
- [Writers Guild Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-spoken-word-series-2/) - Writers Guild Spoken Word Series featuring Ross Gay (poetry), John James (poetry), Shana Ritter (poetry and fiction) music by Hoosier Darling (gospel trio) + an open mic $5 suggested donation SHANA RITTER's newly completed novel, In the Time of Leaving, is set in Spain in 1492. Shana grew up in New York but lives out in
- [Steve Schatz Book Release Party](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/steve-schatz-book-release-party/) - Steve Schatz has a Book Release Party for his new book: Any Summer Sunday at Nacho Mama’s Patio Cafe : Drag, Songs, Friends, Laughs, Lies, Tears & Redemption Friday, June 21 from 7-8:30 at the FAR Center (Fourth and Rogers)
- [Kalynn Huffman Brower Reading](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/kalynn-huffman-brower-reading/) - Kalynn Huffman Brower will be reading selections from her work at BloomingTeas, Her fiction, under the pen name K. H. Brower, includes a YA sci-fi series about a family of ecologists in space. Her non-fiction includes segments for WFHB's "EcoReport, "The Secret Life of Fungi" The evening program also features local bard, Travis Puntarelli, and
- [Sinuous Divinity : A Poet's Cabaret](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/sinuous-divinity-a-poets-cabaret/) - Sinuous Divinity Hosted by the Writers Guild at Bloomington, WFHB and WFHB Firehouse Follies. A Special Poetry Performance conceived by David Ossman and performed by: Philip Proctor Joni Takanikos Tony Brewer Amy Walker Nipun Nair Featuring original works + words by Ginsberg, ee cummings, Bob Dylan, and more. $5 suggested donation David Ossman's poetry, translations,
- [Last Sunday Poetry Reading and Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-reading-and-open-mic-11/) - Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington With guest poets: Nancy Chen Long and Eric Rensberger PLEASE NOTE: Due to a family emergency, Karen George will not be able to come to Bloomington for this reading. We look forward to having her as a guest reader on another
- [Writers Guild Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-spoken-word-series/) - Writers Guild Spoken Word Series Featuring Tim Heerdink (poetry), Brian Boucher (poetry), Juliana Ramos Crespo (fiction) and music by Jason Fickel + VLF Trio (blues/soul) plus and open mic $5 suggested donation TIM HEERDINK is the author of Red Flag and Other Poems (Bird Brain Publishing, 2018) and president of the Midwest Writers Guild. His
- [Third Sunday Write!](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/third-sunday-write-15/) - Third Sunday Write in May At this writing group, you can stretch your writing muscles with prompts and exercises. It's open to all WG members. Not a member yet? No problem, just click on JOIN at the top of the website. This generative workshop is led by local writers. They take it in turns and are
- [A Miniature History of Miniature Books](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/a-miniature-history-of-miniature-books/) - A Miniature History of Miniature Books Maureen Maryanski and Sarah McElroy Mitchell from IU's Lilly Library will present a short history of the world's tiniest books.
- [Michael Koryta Guest Speaker](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/michael-koryta-guest-speaker/) - Michal Koryta guest speaker New York Times bestselling author, Michael Koryta, will be the guest speaker for the Friends of the Library Annual Meeting. This program is free and open to the public. Doors open at 5:15 pm. Koryta has been heralded as a master of mystery and suspense. Come hear about Koryta’s newest book, If
- [Poets 4 Unity Special Edition: Featuring Tony Brewer](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/poets-4-unity-special-edition-featuring-tony-brewer/) - The Poets 4 Unity monthly reading series was held from December 2016 through April 2017 in response to the 2016 presidential election outcome. The series showcased Bloomington's diverse voices to build solidarity during those first five post-election months. Poets 4 Unity now returns to co-host with the Writers Guild at Bloomington a special edition featuring
- [Writers Guild Annual Picnic and Social](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-annual-picnic-and-social/) - Writers Guild Annual Picnic & Social in the Park Join us for a summer picnic in the shade of the Waterfall Shelter at Cascade Park. If you like, you can bring your family, bring
- [Writers Guild Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-business-meeting/) - Writers Guild at Bloomington Monthly Business Meeting Come visit the monthly business meeting of the Writers Guild. Meet the movers and shakers, the discussants and decision makers, and add your moves. Become involved!
- [First Sunday Prose Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-open-mic-17/) - First Sunday Prose Reading & Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington Bear's Place1316 E 3rd St The featured readers are: Ray Zdonek and Dennis McCarty Come early to sign up for Open Mic! Ray Zdonek is the author of the Lee Kosak mystery series--Bad Blood, The Killing Floor, Belly of the
- [Vonnegut on Stage](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/vonnegut-on-stage/) - Vonnegut on Stage War, technology and Unintended Consequences Cardinal Stage presents an evening of dramatic adaptations of Kurt Vonnegut's short stories from Welcome to the Monkey House in partnership with the 2019 Franfalloon Festival presented by the IU Arts & Humanities Council. May 10 at 3 pm May 11 at 6:30 pm At the Ivy
- [BRIAN HASSETT'S ROAD SHOW](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/2697/) - A Writers Guild at Bloomington production of BRIAN HASSETT'S ROAD SHOW featuring Original Merry Prankster George Walker & A Cast of Crazy Colors doors at 6p show at 7p FREE 21+ venue http://www.brianhassett.com Brian Hassett: Beat Scholar & Prankster Historian George Walker: Merry Prankster & Veteran of 1960s Psychedelic Acid Culture also including spoken word
- [The film Colette at the Buskirk-Chumley Theatre](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/the-film-colette-at-the-buskirk-chumley-theatre/) - The film Colette at the Buskirk-Chumley Theatre, plus two other films 2:00 pm PEGGY GUGGENHEIM: ART ADDICT 4:15 pm for COLETTE 7:00 pm ASK DR. RUTH The Monroe County Public Library is partnering with the Ryder Film Series for three films on Sunday, May 5 at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. You can purchase your $15 ticket at the
- [Louisa May Alcott's True and Fictional Families](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/louisa-may-alcotts-true-and-fictional-families/) - Louisa May Alcott's True and Fictional Families Little Women is 150 years old! The Friends of the Library at the Monroe County Public Library, offers Coffee with Friends with Dana Duffy on The Alcotts and the Marches: Louisa May Alcott's True and Fictional Families. Refreshments will be served courtesy of the Friends Hospitality Committee. This program is free
- [Writers Guild at Bloomington Street Fair](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-at-bloomington-street-fair/) - Bloomington Street Fair The Writer’s Guild will have poetry on demand and spoken word performances throughout the day. Plus Exhibits. Our spot will be near the main stage located on Kirkwood across from the Buskirk Chumley Theatre. Come and enjoy the excitement of this city street event! Here's the listing from Bloom Magazine: Bloomington
- [Evening with Sam Ross](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/evening-with-sam-ross/) - Evening with Sam Ross Join us at The Back Door for an evening of poetry and conversation with IU alum and Indiana native Sam Ross! Ross returns to Bloomington to share works from his first collection of poetry, Company, which is the acclaimed winner of the Four Way Books Levis Prize in Poetry. In addition
- [Poet Pedro Serrano Reading](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/poet-pedro-serrano-reading/) - Poet Pedro Serrano will give a reading in Spanish and in English On the IU campus at Global and International Studies in room GA 2067 PEDRO SERRANO, poet, translator, and editor of UNAM’s Periódico de Poesía has published five collections of poems. He co-edited and co-translated the groundbreaking anthology The Lamb Generation which brought together translations
- [Spoken Word Series at Bears](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/spoken-word-series-at-bears-2/) - Writers Guild Spoken Word Series Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington Featuring Jason Ammerman (poetry), David O'Nan (poetry), Hiromi Yoshida (poetry) and music by Kyle Quass Quartet (conduction ensemble) plus and open mic $5 suggested donation DAVID L O'NAN has been writing Poetry & Short Stories for over 16 years. He has read poetry
- [Last Sunday Poetry Palooza!](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-reading-and-open-mic-10/) - Poetry Palooza! at the Last Sunday Poetry Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington April is Poetry Month and in the tradition of the past two years, we will have a TOTAL MEGA OPEN MIC COME and read your own poems, or read poems written by someone else, talk all things
- [World Book & Copyright Day](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/world-book-copyright-day/) - World Book & Copyright Day presented by the IU School of Education Library Location: in the IU School of Education - First Floor atrium by the library. Just east of the Jordan parking lot. Author Events Explore process and content of The Wonderful Thing... 10:00 am-11:00 am / read aloud: 10:45 Quinton Gerard Stroud, IU
- [Sunday Write!](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/sunday-write/) - Third Sunday Write! is on the Second Sunday for April! Sunday, April 14 Stretch your writing muscles with prompts, exercises, and activities. Open to all Writers Guild members, this drop-in, generative workshop is led by local writers on the third Sunday of every month. They take it in turns and are Shana Ritter, Tonia Matthew and
- [Blue Light Reading Series and Workshops](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/blue-light-reading-series-and-workshops/) - Blue Light Reading Series and Workshops Indiana Review, Indiana University Writers’ Conference, and the IU Arts & Humanities Council will be hosting the Blue Light Reading Series. This year, both the workshop and our readings will be held the same day—Saturday, April 20. Workshops will be held in the Indiana Memorial Union’s Faculty Room 2 p.m. Three remarkable writers
- [Spoken Word Series at Bears](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/spoken-word-series-at-bears/) - Spoken Word Series Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington Featuring Richard Fish with Joan Hawkins and Allison Marshall (audio theatre); Michael G. Glab (fiction), and Steve Henn (poetry) with music by Shakespeare's Monkey plus an open mic $5 suggested donation RICHARD FISH is an actor, writer, and musician who has worked in audio theatre
- [Poetry Night at the Book Corner Bookstore](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/poetry-night-at-the-book-corner-bookstore/) - Poetry Night at the Book Corner Bookstore This is a new event! Come for an Open Mic, read your own poem, read a poem by someone else, talk about poetry!
- [IU MFA Third Year Readings](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/iu-mfa-third-year-readings/) - IU MFA Third Year Readings Saturday, April 6 at 5 pm Sunday April 7 at 2 pm FREE & Open to all.
- [Honoring Eugene V. Debs a series of events](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/honoring-eugene-v-debs-a-series-of-events/) - March 29-30, The Writers Guild is participating in a series of events honoring Eugene V. Debs. WFHB in conjunction with The Ryder Film Series, the Writers Guild, the Burroughs Century and I.U.will be presenting a new documentary about Indiana Labor Organizer, Eugene V. Debs and several events with Paul Buhle, Senior Lecturer at Brown University, author or editor
- [Mexican novelist Valeria Luiselli Reading](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/mexican-novelist-valeria-luiselli-reading/) - March 28 award-winning Mexican novelist and nonfiction writer Valeria Luiselli will present a public reading and give a talk, as part of IU's Mexico Remixed series. Free and open to the public but you need tix. https://www.visitbloomington.com/event/mexico-remixed-presents%3A-valeria-luiselli/40882/
- [Last Sunday Poetry Reading and Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-reading-and-open-mic-9/) - Last Sunday Poetry Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington Writer Guest Readers are Alex Chambers and LuAnne Holladay Followed by an Open Mic It's all free! Free parking in the back too. Alex Chambers is the author of Bindings, a collection of poems forthcoming this summer from Pickpocket Books. His radio stories appear
- [First Sunday Prose Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-open-mic-16/) - First Sunday Prose Reading & Open Mic At our NEW VENUE Bear's Place1316 E 3rd St With guest readers Shayne Laughter, Ciara Miller, PDVNCH (Parking in back and also free in the Jordan Lot if there’s not a special event) Come early to sign up for Open Mic!
- [Bring A Poem to Read: Monroe County Public Library](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/bring-a-poem-to-read-monroe-county-public-library/) - Celebrate Poetry Month! The Monroe County Library's book group, Books+ will celebrate Poetry Month with a "Bring a Poem to Read" event. Meet in Room B Light refreshments.
- [ Everyday Poetry: a writing workshop](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/everyday-poetry-a-writing-workshop/) - Celebrate Poetry Month! Come to Everyday Poetry: a writing workshop Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington and the Monroe County Public Library Saturday, April 13 2 pm to 4 pm in Room 2B This is for Adults and young folks ages 12 and up.
- [Patricia Lockwood Reading](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/patricia-lockwood-reading/) - Patricia Lockwood Reading Poet and author of the prize-winning memoir Priestdaddy Join us next week for a reading by poet Patricia Lockwood, who will visit IU Bloomington as the 2019 Susan D. Gubar Lecture. Lockwood will give a reading at the Neal-Marshall Grand Hall and discuss her acclaimed memoir, Priestdaddy. This event is free and open to the public.
- [An Evening of Poetry, featuring Indiana State Poet Laureate Adrian Matejka and Others](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/an-evening-of-poetry-featuring-indiana-state-poet-laureate-adrian-matejka-and-others/) - An Evening of Poetry, featuring Indiana State Poet Laureate Adrian Matejka and Others Opening reception 6-6:30 pm, Readings 6:30- 8:30pm In celebration of National Poetry Month and also of the 15-year anniversary of Women Writing for (a) Change Bloomington, the WWf(a)C organization will host “An Evening of Poetry, featuring Indiana State Poet Laureate Adrian Matejka
- [Third Sunday Write!](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/third-sunday-write-14/) - Third Sunday Write! Stretch your writing muscles with prompts, exercises, and activities. Open to all Writers Guild members, this drop-in, generative workshop is led by local writers on the third Sunday of every month. Not a WG member yet? No problem, just go to the JOIN tab at the top of the homepage and fill
- [First Sunday Prose Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-open-mic-15/) - First Sunday Prose Reading & Open Mic At our NEW VENUE Bear's Place 1316 E 3rd St With guest readers Kalynn Brower, Lisa Kwong, and Shana Ritter PLEASE NOTE EARLIER TIME (Parking in back and also free in the Jordan Lot if there’s not a special event) Come early to sign up for Open Mic!
- [Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/spoken-word-series/) - Spoken Word Series We have a NEW VENUE! We are now at Bear's Place 1316 E Third St Featured readers:Charles Culp, Patsy Rahn, Paul Smedberg, with musical guest Calib Lail Plus an Open Mic $5 cover CHARLES CULP was born and raised in a town called Vincennes. After receiving his degree in Education fromIndiana University in
- [Andy Hubbard Reading](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/andy-hubbard-reading/) - Andy Hubbard will give a reading at the Venue art gallery. His current books are available from Amazon or from the author. * Things That Get You (2014) * The Divining Rod (2016) * Meeting the Moon Halfway (2018)
- [WG Monthly Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/wg-monthly-business-meeting-6/) - WG Monthly Business Meeting Saturday, March 23 3-4:30 pm Monroe County Public Library, room 214 303 E Kirkwood Ave Catch all the latest news with the movers and shakers at the Writers Guild! Come and help us make plans and come up with ideas, get more involved!
- [Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/spoken-word-series-2/) - Spoken Word Series We’re back in a new venue. This month only, join us at the Blockhouse. Next month we move to Bear’s Place. Featured readers: Tony Brewer, Joan Hawkins, Ian Uriel Girdley with musical group The Paperback Riot There is a $5 cover charge
- [Last Sunday Poetry Reading and Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-reading-and-open-mic-8/) - Last Sunday Poetry Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington Writer Guest Readers R. Joe Betz and Tony Brewer Followed by an Open Mic It's all free! Free parking in the back too. Joe Betz earned his MFA from the University of Missouri-St. Louis and moved to Bloomington with his partner
- [Susan D. Gubar Lecture and Book Discussion 2 events](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/susan-d-gubar-lecture-and-book-discussion/) - Susan D. Gubar Lecture will be given by poet Patricia Lockwood on March 6th at 5 pm in the Neal-Marshall Grand Hall. In preparation for her visit, we will be holding a reading group on her acclaimed memoir Priestdaddy on Friday, February 15th from 10am-12pm at College of Arts and Humanities Institute (1211 Atwater Avenue, Bloomington). The discussion will
- [Third Sunday Write!](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/third-sunday-write-13/) - Third Sunday Write! Stretch your writing muscles with prompts, exercises, and activities. Open to all Writers Guild members, this drop-in, generative workshop is led by local writers on the third Sunday of every month. Not a WG member yet? No problem, just go to the JOIN tab at the top of the homepage and fill
- [First Sunday Prose Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-open-mic-14/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington The featured readers are: Tom Bitters, Julia Karr and Gilbert Ndahayo SOMA Coffeehouse, 322 E Kirkwood (under the Laughing Planet; more or less across from the MCPL) Come early to sign up for Open Mic! Tom Bitters is a volunteer tutor in
- [Love Letter(ing) Opening and exhibit](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/love-lettering-opening-and-exhibit/) - Love Letter(ing) Opening Night & exhibit Feb 1 at 5 pm to 8 pm Gather Handmade Shoppe & Co. 116 N. Walnut Lisa Kwong will be reading plus you can read your own Love Letters! For the month of February we will be putting Love Letters on display to commemorate . . . well, Love!
- [Third Sunday Write!](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/third-sunday-write-12/) - Third Sunday Write! Stretch your writing muscles with prompts, exercises, and activities. Open to all Writers Guild members, this drop-in, generative workshop is led by local writers on the third Sunday of every month. Not a WG member yet? No problem, just go to the JOIN tab at the top of the homepage and fill
- [WG Monthly Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/wg-monthly-business-meeting-5/) - WG Monthly Business Meeting Saturday, January 26 3-4:30 pm Monroe County Public Library, room 214 303 E Kirkwood Ave Catch all the latest news with the movers and shakers at the Writers Guild! Come and help us make plans and come up with ideas, get more involved!
- [January is WG Fund Drive Time!](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/january-is-wg-fund-drive-time/) - January Member Fund Drive Start the New Year off with a generous donation to the Writers Guild at Bloomington! Every January we ask our Members to make a tax-deductible donation to one of the most active, vibrant, and diverse not-for-profit writers groups in Indiana – the Writers Guild at Bloomington! You’ll be able to donate via check or
- [First Sunday Prose Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-open-mic-13/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild With featured readers Zilia Balkansky-Sellés, Wendy Teller and Eric Rensberger Soma Coffeehouse (Kirkwood and Grant- under The Laughing Planet) Backroom Come early to sign up for Open Mic! Zilia Balkansky-Sellés is a Bloomington-based writer, and occasional dancer and actor. She has a Ph.D. in folkloristics
- [Third Sunday Write!](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/third-sunday-write-11/) - Third Sunday Write! Take a break from holiday prep and sink into your creative-self for a bit of rejuvenation. Join some other writers to write, and then write some more using writing prompts. This is open to all Writers Guild members. Not a Writers Guild member yet? No problem, just click on JOIN at the
- [Last Sunday Poetry Reading and Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-reading-and-open-mic-7/) - Last Sunday Poetry Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington Writer Guest Readers C.D. Culper and Patsy Rahn Followed by an Open Mic It's all free! Free parking in the back too. C.D. Culper was born in Southern Indiana and loves to spend his time writing bios in third person. After
- [Players Pub Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/players-pub-spoken-word-series-17/) - Players Pub Spoken Word Series Sponsored by the Writers Guild at Bloomington Featuring award-winning audio theatre troupe Cricket's Bone Caravan, plus audio explorations by Urban Deer $5 cover (added to your tab) Radio Theare Triple Feature! "The Junky's Christmas" by William S. Burroughs "Sorry, Wrong Number" by Lucille Fletcher "It Burns Me Up!" by Ray
- [First Sunday Prose Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-open-mic-12/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington The featured readers are: Bill Breeden, Glenda Breeden and Tonia Matthew Thomas Gallery (107 N. College; on the square) The Thomas Gallery is tucked in the little entry patio that belongs to Darn Good Soup. Walk boldly in as though you were heading
- [First Sunday Prose Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-continues-nov-4-2/) - First Sunday Prose Reading & Open Mic Guest readers are: Amy Cornell, James Dorr and Lisa Shanahan. Thomas Gallery (107 N. College; on the square) The Thomas Gallery is tucked in the little entry patio that belongs to Darn Good Soup. Walk boldly in as though you were heading for soup- -and then look to your right. We’ll
- [Writers Guild Annual Meeting and Elections](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-annual-meeting-and-elections-2/) - Writers Guild Annual Meeting and Elections with Pitch-in, and Open Mic Bring a Dish to Share and Something to Read for the Open Mic! Once a year the Writers Guild holds an end-of-year meeting. We meet to hear reports about all the things we did in the past year, and sometimes come up with ideas
- [First Sunday Prose Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-continues-nov-4/) - First Sunday Prose Reading & Open Mic Guest readers are: Amy Cornell, James Dorr and Lisa Shanahan. Thomas Gallery (107 N. College; on the square) The Thomas Gallery is tucked in the little entry patio that belongs to Darn Good Soup. Walk boldly in as though you were heading for soup- -and then look to your right. We’ll
- [Players Pub Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/players-pub-spoken-word-series-16/) - Players Pub Spoken Word Series Sponsored by the Writers Guild at Bloomington Featuring award-winning audio theatre troupe Cricket's Bone Caravan, plus audio explorations by Urban Deer $5 cover (added to your tab) There will also be an open mic. Cricket's Bone Caravan won the 2018 HEAR Now: The Audio Fiction and Arts Festival Audience Favorite First Place
- [Third Sunday Write!](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/third-sunday-write-10/) - Third Sunday Write! Our writing workshop is back! Stretch your writing muscles with prompts, exercises and activities. This is open to all Writers Guild members. Not a Writers Guild member yet? No problem, just click on JOIN at the toP of our website. TO REGISTER FOR THE WRITING WORKSHOP: SEND YOUR NAME AND EMAIL ADDRESS
- [WG Monthly Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/wg-monthly-business-meeting-4/) - WG Monthly Business Meeting Saturday, October 20 3-4:30 pm Monroe County Public Library, room 214 303 E Kirkwood Ave Catch all the latest news with the movers and shakers at the Writers Guild!
- [Quarry Festival of Books](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/quarry-festival-of-books/) - Quarry Festival of Books Sponsored by Indiana University Press Featuring many IU Press authors including readings and signings Calling all book lovers! Join us for the 3rd annual Quarry Festival of Books on Saturday, October 13th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Dunn Meadow on the Indiana University Bloomington campus. Event Schedule 11 am Stories Behind
- [Bloomington Poetry Slam](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/bloomington-poetry-slam-9/) - Bloomington Poetry Slam Featuring Mariah Ivey Hosted by Andrea M. Sterling and Sully Music provided by DJ Good Peoples $5 18+ Join your local wordsmiths for a night of poetry, libations, and passion! The night will begin with an open mic featuring local artists, singers, and writers, and end with a poetry slam. Sign up
- [Players Pub Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/players-pub-spoken-word-series-15/) - Players Pub Spoken Word Series Sponsored by the Writers Guild at Bloomington Featuring Live staged reading of Ken Russell's screenplay for DRACULA plus James Dorr (horror poetry & fiction) and music by Travis Puntarelli $5 cover (added to your tab) There will also be an open mic. Special Halloween Program! DRACULA is a screenplay for a
- [Speaking from the Middle: An Evening with Asian American Writers](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/speaking-from-the-middle-an-evening-with-asian-american-writers/) - Speaking from the Middle: An Evening with Asian American Writers Hosted by Lisa Kwong and Danny Thanh Nguyen $5 cover; Bring ID. Scheduled to Appear: Soleil David Rachel Ronquillo Gray JL Kato Anni Liu Nancy Chen Long Hiromi Yoshida
- [Fountain Square Poetry Series: The Final Event](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/fountain-square-poetry-series-the-final-event/) - Fountain Square Poetry Series: The Final Event Presented by Writers Guild at Bloomington Sponsored by By Hand Gallery Featuring poets Stacey Lynn Brown, Soleil David, Debra Kang Dean, and Rachel Ronquillo Gray Hosted by Lisa Kwong Join us to celebrate the concluding reading for the ling-standing poetry series! FREE DETAILS TO COME!
- [Ekphrasis at The Venue](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/ekphrasis-at-the-venue/) - Ekphrasis at The Venue Sponsored by The Venue Fine Art & Gifts BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Sunday, September 16 and Sunday, September 23 5 pm The Venue 114 S. Grant Street FREE Once a year at The Venue we have an Ekphrasis. (a Greek word for a literary description of or commentary on a visual work
- [Players Pub Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/players-pub-spoken-word-series-14/) - Players Pub Spoken Word Series Sponsored by the Writers Guild at Bloomington Featuring Tom Hastings (poetry), Tracy Mishkin (poetry), Zilia Balkansky-Sellés (poetry & prose) Music by Quass/Stone $5 cover (added to your tab) There will also be an open mic. TRACY MISHKIN is a call center veteran with a PhD and a graduate of the MFA program in Creative Writing at Butler University.
- [Last Sunday Poetry Reading and Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-reading-and-open-mic-6/) - Last Sunday Poetry Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington Followed by an Open Mic It's all free! Free parking in the back too. Maria Hamilton Abegunde writes poetry because it can and does change the world. Abegunde is an ancestral priest in the Yoruba Orisa tradition, a memory keeper,
- [FRANKENFEST](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/frankenfest/) - FRANKENFEST It's Alive! Celebrate the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley’s classic novel, Frankenstein! FrankenFest, October 3-7, Monroe County Public Library, Bloomington, Indiana. Co-sponsored by the Writers Guild at Bloomington and made possible by a grant from Indiana Humanities with additional funding from IU Arts and Humanities Council FrankenPanel: Wednesday, Oct. 3rd https://mcpl.info/ZJi https://www.facebook.com/events/2303628719652044/ MCPL Room 1B
- [Third Sunday Write!](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/third-sunday-write-9/) - Third Sunday Write! Our writing workshop is back! Stretch your writing muscles with prompts, exercises and activities. This is open to all Writers Guild members. Not a Writers Guild member yet? No problem, just click on JOIN at the toP of our website. TO REGISTER FOR THE WRITING WORKSHOP: SEND YOUR NAME AND EMAIL ADDRESS
- [Tracey Smith Reading](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/tracey-smith-reading/) - Tracy K. Smith Reading Reading and Conversation with Adrian Matejka FREE Tracy K. Smith, now in her second term as Poet Laureate of the United States, writes poems of beauty and challenge, both “mysterious and utterly lucid,” in the words of Elizabeth Alexander. She has published four volumes of poetry, most recently Wade in the Water (2018),
- [Spoken Word Stage at 4th Street Arts Festival](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/spoken-word-stage-at-4th-street-arts-festival/) - Spoken Word Stage at 4th Street Arts Festival Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington Supported in part by the Bloomington Arts Commission Labor Day Weekend Saturday, September 1: 10am - 6pm Sunday, September 2: 10am - 5pm Intersection of Dunn and Fourth Streets Fourth Street Festival of the Arts and Crafts www.4thstreet.org Save the
- [WG Monthly Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/wg-monthly-business-meeting-3/) - WG Monthly Business Meeting Saturday, August 25 3-4:30 pm Monroe County Public Library, room 214 303 E Kirkwood Ave Catch all the latest news with the movers and shakers at the Writers Guild!
- [Last Sunday Poetry Reading and Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-reading-and-open-mic-5/) - Last Sunday Poetry Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington With guest readers Lisa Kwong and PDVNCH Followed by an Open Mic It's all free! Free parking in the back too. Lisa Kwong is an AppalAsian writer in the Midwest, where she currently teaches courses in Asian American Studies and English
- [Third Sunday Write!](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/third-sunday-write-8/) - Third Sunday Write! Our writing workshop is back! Stretch your writing muscles with prompts, exercises and activities. This is open to all Writers Guild members. Not a Writers Guild member yet? No problem, just click on JOIN at the toP of our website. TO REGISTER FOR THE WRITING WORKSHOP: SEND YOUR NAME AND EMAIL ADDRESS
- [Players Pub Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/players-pub-spoken-word-series-13/) - Players Pub Spoken Word Series Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington Featuring Gilbert Ndahayo (poetry), Hiromi Yoshida (poetry), T.K. Williams (poetry) with music by Sitar Outreach Ministry (psychedelic sitar) $5 There will also be an open mic. GILBERT NDAHAYO is an African Movie Academy Award® nominated film director and two-times winner of the Best
- [First Sunday Prose Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-open-mic-11/) - First Sunday Prose Reading & Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington With guest readers Denise Breeden-Ost and PDNVCH. Open Mic follows the guest readers.
- [Reader's Radar Hits the Airwaves](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/readers-radar-hits-the-airwaves/) - Reader's Radar Hits the Airwaves PROGRAM PREMIERE Wednesday, July 18 indianapublicmedia.org New Episodes posted bi-monthly Longtime Writers Guild Member and current Guild Secretary Shayne Laughter is onto something exciting -- a podcast created at WFIU Public Radio. READER'S RADAR will be a half-hour journey into new short fiction coming from literary journals published in Indiana.
- [Players Pub Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/players-pub-spoken-word-series-12/) - Players Pub Spoken Word Series Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington Featuring Lisa Kwong (poetry + fiction), Mike Wehner (fiction), T.K. Williams (poetry) with multimedia by Valeria DeCastro and Madam Marvelous $5 There will also be an open mic. LISA KWONG is an AppalAsian writer in the Midwest, where she currently teaches courses in
- [Third Sunday Write!](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/third-sunday-write-7/) - Third Sunday Write! Our writing workshop is back! Stretch your writing muscles with prompts, exercises and activities. This is open to all Writers Guild members. Not a Writers Guild member yet? No problem, just click on JOIN at the toP of our website. TO REGISTER FOR THE WRITING WORKSHOP: SEND YOUR NAME AND EMAIL ADDRESS
- [Life Writing: Vignettes, Dialogue and Scenes](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/life-writing-vignettes-dialogue-and-scenes/) - Life Writing: Vignettes, Dialogue and Scenes A Partnership with the Writers Guild at Bloomington. Think of writing your life story as a quilt with many parts: it does not matter where you begin as long as you keep working and create space for everything. We will practice using vignettes and reconstructed dialogue to stir memories
- [Players Pub Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/players-pub-spoken-word-series-11/) - Players Pub Spoken Word Series Sponsored by the Writers Guild at Bloomington $5 cover (added to your tab) There will also be an open mic. Featuring Jasper Wirtshafter, Nick Wort (South Bend), and Krista Cox (South Bend) with music by Merrie Sloan NICK WORT is a grad student at IU South Bend, and the winner
- [Third Sunday Write!](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/third-sunday-write-6/) - Third Sunday Write! Our writing workshop is back! Stretch your writing muscles with prompts, exercises and activities. Open to all WG members this drop in, generative workshop is led by local writers on the third Sunday of every month from 1-2:30 at the Monroe County Public Library. The facilitators, taking it in turns, will be
- [IU Writers Conference Faculty Readings](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/iu-writers-conference-faculty-readings/) - IU Writers Conference Faculty Readings FREE June 2 Chanelle Benz, Ife-Chudeni Oputa, Alison Gaylin June 3 Matthew Klam, Jason Katzenstein June 4 Kiese Laymon, Ada Limón
- [Fountain Square Poetry Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/fountain-square-poetry-series-4/) - Fountain Square Poetry Series Presented by Writers Guild at Bloomington Sponsored by By Hand Gallery Featuring poets Pauletta Hansel, Jelani Ince, Maurisa Li-A-Ping, and Lisa Low with musician Brandon Pfeiffer Hosted by Lisa Kwong Free Admission Pauletta Hansel is author of six poetry collections, including Palindrome (Dos Madres Press, 2017), winner of the 2017 Weatherford
- [REACH - Reframing Experience Through the Power of Writing](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/reach-reframing-experience-through-the-power-of-writing/) - REACH - Reframing Experience Through the Power of Writing Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington Three poets, Janine Harrison, Colleen Wells and Laura Madeline Wiseman will give a reading of the braided prose-poem Reach, followed by discussion and Q&A. The three poets had work included in Veils, Halos, and Shackles: International Poetry on the
- [Writers Guild Potluck Social & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-potluck-social-open-mic/) - WG Potluck Social & Open Mic Lower Cascades Park Waterfall Shelter (the smaller one ... with a waterfall) Bring a dish to share and some writing to read in the Open Mic. Enjoy meeting other WG members at this casual event and celebrate our writing community. If you are interested in volunteering, especially for the
- [Indie Publishing: The Pros & Cons of Going It on Your Own](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/indie-publishing-the-pros-cons-of-going-it-on-your-own/) - Indie Publishing: The Pros & Cons of Going It on Your Own Presented by the Monroe County Public Library and the Writers Guild at Bloomington FREE Publishing your own work used to be a sign you had no other options, but that's no longer true. Changes in the publishing industry, the ease of digital and
- [The Art of Mystery Writing: A Panel with Sisters in Crime, Speed City Chapter](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/the-art-of-mystery-writing-a-panel-with-sisters-in-crime-speed-city-chapter/) - The Art of Mystery Writing: A Panel with Sisters in Crime, Speed City Chapter Presented by the Monroe County Public Library FREE Sisters in Crime presents a panel discussion featuring the Speed City Chapter of Sisters in Crime, an organization for everybody who writes or reads true crime and crime fiction. Find out how you
- [Limestone Post Art Show & Print Edition Release Party](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/limestone-post-art-show-print-edition-release-party/) - Limestone Post Art Show & Print Edition Release Party FREE Bloomington’s unofficial summer kick-off begins on Friday, June 1, with a number of events during Gallery Walk at the growing arts community at the intersection of West 4th and South Rogers streets. Limestone Post Magazine is hosting an art show and release party celebrating its
- [WG Monthly Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/wg-monthly-business-meeting-2/) - WG Monthly Business Meeting Saturday, May 19 3-4:30 pm Monroe County Public Library, room 214 303 E Kirkwood Ave Catch all the latest news with the movers and shakers at the Writers Guild! Participate!
- [Third Sunday Write!](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/third-sunday-write-5/) - Third Sunday Write! Our writing workshop is back! Stretch your writing muscles with prompts, exercises and activities. Open to all WG members this drop in, generative workshop is led by local writers on the third Sunday of every month from 1-2:30 at the Monroe County Public Library. The facilitators, taking it in turns, will be
- [Last Sunday Poetry Reading and Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-reading-and-open-mic-4/) - Last Sunday Poetry Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington With guest readers Michael Luis Dauro and Rachel Ronquillo Gray. Followed by an Open Mic! Michael Luis Dauro is a Canto Mundista living in Bloomington, Indiana. He is a Millay Colony Resident Artist, Ruth Lilly Poetry Fellowship finalist, and Pushcart Prize
- [Players Pub Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/players-pub-spoken-word-series-10/) - Players Pub Spoken Word Series Sponsored by the Writers Guild at Bloomington Featuring the Reservoir Dogwoods poetry troupe: Jason Ammerman, Tony Brewer, Matthew Jackson, and Matt Hart with his band NEVERNEW $5 cover (added to your tab) There will also be an open mic. Matt Hart is the author of seven books of poems, including
- [First Sunday Prose Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-open-mic-10/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington “Home Front” a play by Tonia Matthew Table reading followed by discussion Readers include Joan Hawkins, Shayne Laughter, Tonia Matthew, Kyle Quass and Eric Rensberger, Come early to sign up for Open Mic! Antonia Matthew is from England, where she grew
- [Bloomington Poetry Slam](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/bloomington-poetry-slam-8/) - Bloomington Poetry Slam Featuring Tim Stafford Hosted by Andrea M. Sterling and Sully Music by DJ Good Peoples $5 18+ Join your local wordsmiths for a night of poetry, libations, and passion! The night will begin with an open mic featuring local artists, singers, and writers, and end with a poetry slam. Sign up by
- [WG Monthly Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/wg-monthly-business-meeting/) - WG Monthly Business Meeting Saturday, April 21 3-4:30 pm Monroe County Public Library, room 214 303 E Kirkwood Ave Catch all the latest news with the movers and shakers at the Writers Guild!
- [Writers Guild Fields Quiz Bowl Team](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-fields-quiz-bowl-team/) - WG Fields Quiz Bowl Team Tues-Thurs, April 24-26 7 pm LIVE at the Monroe County Public Library Auditorium and on CATS Library TV on cable access The Writers Guild at Bloomington is competing in the 35th annual VITAL Quiz bowl! 30 teams. 4 nights. Literacy is the winner! The VITAL Quiz Bowl is a chance
- [Frankenstein 200 Opening Reception](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/frankenstein-200-opening-reception/) - Frankenstein 200 Opening Reception FREE Join Lilly in celebrating the opening of its new exhibition "Frankenstein 200: The Birth, Life, and Resurrection of Mary Shelley's Monster." Come early to explore the exhibition, then stay for a special lecture at 5:30 by London bookseller and expert on the haunted 19th century Jonathan Kearns, who will be
- [THE RYSER SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Apply Now](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/the-ryser-memorial-scholarship-award/) - THE WRITERS GUILD AT BLOOMINGTON is proud to offer the RYSER SCHOLARSHIP AWARD in memory of Joan Ryser. Deadline to submit is April 30. THE RYSER SCHOLARSHIP AWARD will pay registration and tuition for one MCCSC high school student to attend the 2018 IU Writers Conference, June 2-6, 2018. THE IU WRITERS CONFERENCE brings together
- [Writers Guild at Bicentennial Fair](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-at-bicentennial-fair/) - Writers Guild at Bicentennial Fair Sponsored by the City of Bloomington Sunday, April 29 noon-4 pm Kirkwood Ave (between Indiana and College) FREE DETAILS TO COME! The City of Bloomington turns 200 this year! Celebrate our community with music, food, activities, and togetherness. Community organizations, businesses, and individuals will be gathered along Kirkwood Avenue to
- [Last Sunday Poetry Reading and Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-reading-and-open-mic-3/) - Last Sunday Poetry Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writes Guild at Bloomington This is Poetry Month and the entire event will be an OPEN MIC! Bring your own poetry to read, bring the poetry of others. We will have an open mic, followed by a break, followed by a discussion of all things
- [Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-monthly-business-meeting-13/) - Writers Guild at Bloomington Monthly Business Meeting Come and join us to see how we keep it all going, and join us for interesting discussion on what to do next!
- [Bloomington Poetry Slam](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/bloomington-poetry-slam-7/) - Bloomington Poetry Slam Featuring Joel Chmara Hosted by Andrea M. Sterling and Sully Music by DJ Good Peoples 18+ Join your local wordsmiths for a night of poetry, libations, and passion! The night will begin with an open mic featuring local artists, singers, and writers, and end with a poetry slam. Sign up by commenting
- [Players Pub Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/players-pub-spoken-word-series-9/) - Players Pub Spoken Word Series Sponsored by the Writers Guild at Bloomington Featuring Joan Hawkins (prose), Emily Bobo (poetry), Samantha Levy-Arnold (fiction) with music by Evansville poetry band Shakespeare's Monkey $5 cover (added to your tab) There will also be an open mic Emily Bobo turns poems into public goods (sandwiches! bus passes! books!) through
- [Writing Your Life Story: a workshop](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writing-your-life-story-a-workshop/) - Writing Your Life Story Presented by the Monroe County Public Library in partnership with the Writers Guild at Bloomington No other story will be more important to your family than the one you share about yourself. This workshop covers how to begin, what to include, structure, and the basics of tone and voice. Bring several
- [Writing Other Selves: Poetry Workshop](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writing-other-selves-poetry-workshop/) - Writing Other Selves Presented by the Monroe County Public Library and the Writers Guild at Bloomington A poetry writing workshop that lets you experiment being a different self, inventing a different home and ways to make a living. We’ll share persona poems (those written in another’s voice) and do other exercises that will liberate the
- [First Sunday Prose Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-open-mic-9/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington NEW location: SOMA Coffeehouse 322 E. Kirkwood Ave. (Kirkwood and Grant, under Laughing Planet) Featured readers: Abegunde, Alisa Alering, and Wendy Teller Come early to signup for Open Mic! MARIA E. HAMILTON ABEGUNDE is a Memory Keeper, poet, ancestral priest in
- [Third Sunday Write!](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/third-sunday-write-4/) - Third Sunday Write! Our writing workshop is back! Stretch your writing muscles with prompts, exercises and activities. Open to all WG members this drop in, generative workshop is led by local writers on the third Sunday of every month from 1-2:30 at the Monroe County Public Library. The facilitators, taking it in turns, will be
- [Writing Other Worlds II: Resiliency & Regeneration in Dystopia](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writing-other-worlds-ii-resiliency-regeneration-in-dystopia/) - Writing Other Worlds II: Resiliency & Regeneration in Dystopia A workshop on writing fictional worlds in which the main characters not only survive dystopian societies, but they actively heal the most wounded aspects of their worlds. Local author Kalynn Huffman Brower examines techniques of writing masters and allows workshop time to practice writing resiliency and
- [Blue Light Reading Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/blue-light-reading-series/) - Blue Light Reading Series Sponsored by Indiana Review, Union Board, the IU Arts and Humanities Council, IU Press, and the IU English Department The eighth annual Blue Light Reading Series will take place the weekend of March 23 & 24. This year's readers are Jennifer Givhan, author of three poetry collections including the forthcoming Girl
- [Last Sunday Poetry Reading and Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-reading-and-open-mic-2/) - Last Sunday Poetry Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writes Guild at Bloomington With guest readers: Shana Ritter and Nathan Schmidt Come early and sign up for Open Mic! Shana Ritter is a poet, writer and long time Bloomington resident . Just back from a workshop/retreat in Sonoma she’ll have new work to share
- [Haiku-ago-go](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/haiku-ago-go/) - Haiku-ago-go Get ready for National Poetry Month (April) by committing to writing at least one haiku a day, and reading in the genre. We’ll cover the basics of haiku, some web resources, and provide contemporary examples. You can sign-up to receive twice-weekly prompts to encourage your writing of this form. Led by Doris Lynch and
- [First Sunday Prose Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-open-mic-8/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington with Guest readers: Mervyn Alphonse, David Press, Eric Rensberger Sign up for Open Mic! Mervyn Alphonse has lived in Bloomington for the past 19 years. He is a writer, musician, poet, and actor, and has studied Meisner acting technique and Improvisation
- [Third Sunday Write!](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/third-sunday-write-3/) - Third Sunday Write! Our writing workshop is back! Stretch your writing muscles with prompts, exercises and activities. Open to all WG members this drop in, generative workshop is led by local writers on the third Sunday of every month from 1-2:30 at the Monroe County Public Library. The facilitators, taking it in turns, will be
- [Players Pub Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/players-pub-spoken-word-series-8/) - Players Pub Spoken Word Series with music by Sarah Cassidy (singer songwriter) $5 cover (added to your tab) There will also be an open mic Christine Brandel is a writer and photographer. Her book "A Wife is a Hope Chest" was released on Halloween 2017 as the first full-length collection in the Mineral Point Poetry
- [Last Sunday Poetry Reading and Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-reading-and-open-mic/) - Last Sunday Poetry Reading and Open Mic With guest readers: Patricia Coleman and Charles Culp Come early and sign up for Open Mic! Charles Culp was born in Vincennes, Indiana and has been writing poetry in some form since he was 17. After receiving his degree in Education from Indiana University in 2008, he joined
- [Words! A Bloomington Celebration of Poetry and Spoken Word](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/words-a-bloomington-celebration-of-poetry-and-spoken-word/) - Words! A Bloomington Celebration of Poetry and Spoken Word Organized by the Buskirk-Chumley Theater Organizations from across the community are joining together to celebrate the spoken word in March. Confirmed events are listed on the BCT website, including films, a performance by Andrea Gibson, and the Players Pub Spoken Word Series. More events are expected
- [¡Viva! A Celebration Of LIFE!](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/viva-a-celebration-of-life/) - ¡Viva! A Celebration Of LIFE! Presented by ÓperaMaya See below for times and locations FREE The Maya did not disappear. They are alive, and thriving! Join ÓperaMaya and Indiana University in celebration of culture and identity through the debut of “Ja’ K’áak,” Cantata in Yucatec Maya, by Mexican composer Luis Ruelas, based on the poem
- [Kayte Young Book Release](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/kayte-young-book-release/) - Kayte Young Book Release FREE Celebrate the release of Kayte Young's graphic memoir/chapbook, eleven, published by Ledge Mule Press. Enjoy readings from her book, and from the following brilliant poets: Ross Gay Yalie Kamara David Watters Dan "Sully" Sullivan Kayte Young's book will be on sale at the event, along with other Ledge Mule Press
- [Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-monthly-business-meeting-12/) - WG Monthly Business Meeting NOTE: NEW TIME! Saturday, February 17 3-4:30 pm Monroe County Public Library, room 214 303 E Kirkwood Ave Catch all the latest news with the movers and shakers at the Writers Guild!
- [Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-monthly-business-meeting-11/) - WG Monthly Business Meeting NOTE: NEW TIME! Saturday, February 17 3-4:30 pm Monroe County Public Library, room 2A 303 E Kirkwood Ave Catch all the latest news with the movers and shakers at the Writers Guild!
- [Third Sunday Write!](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/third-sunday-write-2/) - Third Sunday Write! Our writing workshop is back! Stretch your writing muscles with prompts, exercises and activities. Open to all WG members this drop in, generative workshop is led by local writers on the third Sunday of every month from 1-2:30 at the Monroe County Public Library. The facilitators, taking it in turns, will be
- [The Art of Mystery Writing: a panel discussion](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/the-art-of-mystery-writing-a-panel-discussion/) - The Art of Mystery Writing: a Panel Discussion Sisters in Crime presents a panel discussion featuring the Speed City Chapter of Sisters in Crime, an organization for everybody who writes or reads true crime and crime fiction. Find out how you can write and publish in these genres—or just how to enjoy them more as
- [First Sunday Prose Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-open-mic-7/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington The featured readers are: Molly Gleeson, Maureen Onyeziri, Cara Hohlt NOTE NEW LOCATION: Monroe County Public Library in room 1C downstairs Come early to sign up for Open Mic! Molly Gleeson spent seven years teaching English overseas in China, Saudi Arabia,
- [Wounded Galaxies: 1968: Beneath the Paving Stones](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/wounded-galaxies-1968-beneath-the-paving-stones/) - 1968: Beneath the Paving Stones, the Beach symposium + festival Sponsored in part by Wounded Galaxies Festival and Writers Guild at Bloomington ACADEMIC SYMPOSIUM + FILM FESTIVAL ART EXHIBITIONS + LIVE PERFORMANCES February 2-11 IU Cinema, I Fell Gallery, The Blockhouse, The Back Door, Ford-Crawford Hall IU School of Music various days and times SEE
- [Rikki Ducornet art opening & reading](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/rikki-ducornet-art-opening-reading/) - Rikki Ducornet art opening & reading of her work Sponsored by the Wounded Galaxies Festival Part of the 1968: Beneath the Paving Stones, the Beach festival + symposium In addition to Rikki's art, we will have readings of her work by Ross Gay, Chris Mattingly, Jennifer Moore, Joan Hawkins, and many others. FREE 6 pm
- [Bloomington Poetry Slam](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/bloomington-poetry-slam-6/) - Bloomington Poetry Slam Featuring Asia Calcagno Music provided by DJ Good Peoples Hosts: Dan Sullivan & Adam Henze $5 cover 18+ For the February Open Mic we would like to Black poets in honor of Black History Month! It's also the Team Finals. The winners will represent Bloomington at a national competition. Asia Calcagno is
- [Players Pub Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/players-pub-spoken-word-series-7/) - Players Pub Spoken Word Series Sponsored by Writers Guild at Bloomington Featuring Alex Hollett (poetry), Arbutus Cunningham (storytelling), Nancy Chen Long (poetry) with music by The Hammer and the Hatchet (American roots duo) $5 cover (added to your tab) There will also be an open mic Alex Hollett's work destabilizes oppressive power structures, challenges injustice,
- [Last Sunday Poetry Reading and Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-returns-january-28/) - Last Sunday Poetry Reading and Open Mic With guest readers: Mary Peckham and Tim Reed Come early and sign up for Open Mic! We will have a special Book Give Away at this event. Several members have donated literary books and journals which you can pick up for free! Mary Peckham has spent most of
- [Fountain Square Poetry Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/fountain-square-poetry-series-3/) - Fountain Square Poetry Series Presented by Writers Guild at Bloomington and Sponsored by By Hand Gallery Featuring poets Abegunde, Michael Dauro, Rachel Gray, and Patsy Rahn Free Admission and Free Raffle Maria E Hamilton Abegunde is a Memory Keeper, poet, ancestral priest in the Yoruba Orisa tradition, and a Reiki Master. Her research and creative work respectfully
- [Writers Guild January Fund Drive!](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/1895/) - Our January Member Fund Drive in ON! Start the New Year off with a generous donation to the Writers Guild at Bloomington! Every January we ask our Members to make a tax-deductible donation to one of the most active, vibrant, and diverse not-for-profit writers groups in Indiana – the Writers Guild at Bloomington! You can
- [Third Sunday Write!](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/third-sunday-write/) - NEW Starts In JAN ! Third Sunday Write! Our writing workshop is back! Stretch your writing muscles with prompts, exercises and activities. Open to all WG members this drop in, generative workshop is led by local writers on the third Sunday of every month from 1-2:30 at the Monroe County Public Library. The facilitators, taking
- [First Sunday Prose Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-open-mic-6/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington The featured readers are: Julia Karr, Adam Hentze and Darja Malcolm Clarke NOTE NEW LOCATION: Monroe County Public Library Auditorium Adam Henze is a doctoral candidate in the Literacy, Culture, and Language Education program in the School of Education, and works
- [Bloomington Poetry Slam](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/bloomington-poetry-slam-5/) - Bloomington Poetry Slam Music provided by DJ Good Peoples Host: Dan Sullivan MORE DETAILS TO COME $5 cover 18+ Join your local wordsmiths for a night of poetry, libations, and passion! The night will begin with an open mic featuring local artists, singers, and writers, and end with a two-round poetry slam. Sign up by
- [Why I Write Romance ... And How You Can Too!](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/why-i-write-romance-and-how-you-can-too/) - Why I Write Romance ... And How You Can Too! Presented by the Monroe County Public Library The Romance genre offers a vibrant, welcoming community of writers and huge potential markets. Maybe you're read a romance and thought "I could do that!" Mary Pat Lynch will introduce the Romance market, review basics of the genre,
- [Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-monthly-business-meeting-10/) - Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting NOTE: DIFFERENT ROOM THIS MONTH! Saturday, January 20 1-2:30 pm Monroe County Public Library, room 2A 303 E Kirkwood Ave Catch all the latest news with the movers and shakers at the Writers Guild!
- [Ross Gay Reads; Kacie Swierk Sings](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/ross-gay-reads-kacie-swierk-sings/) - Ross Gay Reads; Kacie Swierk Sings Saturday, December 2 3-5 pm The Book Corner 100 N Walnut St FREE A double treat! Bloomington's own poet extraordinaire, Ross Gay, reads from his best-sellers as well as from his forthcoming book. Singer/songwriter Kacie Swierk performs music from her debut album.
- [Players Pub Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/players-pub-spoken-word-series-6/) - Players Pub Spoken Word Series Sponsored by Writers Guild at Bloomington RADIO THEATRE TRIPLE FEATURE! Presented by The Burroughs Century Ltd., Wounded Galaxies Festival, Writers Guild at Bloomington, and Urban Deer Record Co. $5 cover (added to your tab) There will also be an open mic. Another Bloomington holiday tradition: William S. Burroughs’ timeless tale
- [Bloomington Poetry Slam](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/1878/) - Bloomington Poetry Slam Featuring Pages Matam Music provided by DJ Good Peoples Hosts: Hilda Davis & Jelani Ince $5 cover 18+ Join your local wordsmiths for a night of poetry, libations, and passion! The night will begin with an open mic featuring local artists, singers, and writers, and end with a two-round poetry slam. Sign
- [Bilingual Poetry Reading](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/bilingual-poetry-reading/) - Bilingual Poetry Reading Sponsored by Cardboard House Press Noise Gallery (upstairs next door to The Tap on the square) FREE Join us for a bilingual poetry reading by members of the Bloomington community. We will read poetry from Chilean poets Carmen Berenguer (My Lai) and Enrique Winter (Suns). If you are interested in reading, email
- [First Sunday Prose Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-open-mic-4/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild Guest Readers Patsy Rahn and Shana Ritter Open Mic as usual! Patsy Rahn is a poet. She has published here and published there, prose and poetry. She worked as an actress, she works at an art museum. Shana Ritter is originally from New
- [Writers Guild Annual Meeting, Pitch-in, and Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-annual-meeting-pitch-in-and-open-mic/) - Writers Guild Annual Meeting, Pitch-in, and Open Mic Bring a Dish to Share and Something to Read for the Open Mic! Join us for this fun event! (really) There is a pot luck and social time followed by an interesting review of the year and ideas for next year, and our annual election of our
- [Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-monthly-business-meeting-7/) - Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting Notice time change this month for the meeting. Come join us for our monthly business meeting. It's a friendly, low key event but it is where we make our decisions about what to do and how to do it. You can get a glimpse of the behind-the-scenes of our events!
- [Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-monthly-business-meeting-6/) - Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting Come join us for our monthly business meeting. It's a friendly, low key event but it is where we make our decisions about what to do and how to do it. You can get a glimpse of the behind-the-scenes of our events! You can participate and give us your feedback,
- [First Sunday Prose Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-open-mic-3/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild The featured readers are: AJ Ogundimu, Shayne Laughter, and Shana Ritter Sunday, November 5 3:00 to 5:00 Boxcar Books 408 E 6th St Come early to sign up for Open Mic! AJ Ogundimu is a writer from Evansville, Indiana, home to four Walmarts
- [Bloomington Poetry Slam](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/bloomington-poetry-slam-4/) - Bloomington Poetry Slam Featuring A.M. Pressman Music provided by DJ Good Peoples Hosts: Alexandria Hollett and Andrea M. Sterling Friday, November 3 8:30 pm The Bishop 123 S Walnut St $5 cover 18+ Join your local wordsmiths for a night of poetry, libations, and passion! The night will begin with an open mic featuring local
- [Monster House Presents: Kaveh Akbar](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/1825/) - Monster House Presents: Kaveh Akbar Friday, November 3 Doors 7:30 pm Show 8 pm $5 suggested donation to Hope Academy Monster House Presents a night of poetry & animations featuring: Kaveh Akbar with support from: Yalie Kamara Anni Liu Alessandra Lynch Kaveh's reading will feature visual accompaniment by artists: Brain Twins, Benjamin Blevins, Jenny Ollikainen,
- [Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-monthly-business-meeting-5/) - Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting Come join us for our monthly business meeting. It's a friendly, low key event but it is where we make our decisions about what to do and how to do it. You can get a glimpse of the behind-the-scenes of our events! You can participate and give us your feedback,
- [Players Pub Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/players-pub-spoken-word-series-4/) - Players Pub Spoken Word Series Sponsored by Writers Guild at Bloomington Featuring fiction by Laurie Stone, Joan Hawkins, and Bix Gabriel with music by the O2R Blues Band $5 cover (added to your tab) There will also be an open mic. Laurie Stone is author of My Life as an Animal, Stories (TriQuarterly Books, Northwestern
- [Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-reading-open-mic-4/) - Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic Co-presented by the Writers Guild and the Bloomington & Monroe County Convention Center Guest Readers: LuAnne Holladay and Antonia Matthew LuAnne Hollady is a long-time resident of Bloomington and a recovering arts administrator. She's been a writer in some form or other for just about all of her
- [Busted in Bloomington Book Launch](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/busted-in-bloomington-book-launch/) - Busted in Bloomington Book Launch & Book Signing Friday, October 6 4-7 pm BOOK SIGNING Barnes & Noble 2813 E 3rd St Thursday, October 5 5:30-6:30 pm LIVE on WFHB BloomingOUT program 91.3 0r 91.3 FM Busted in Bloomington: A Tragedy in the Summer of '68 A True Story. A young, gifted and gay English
- [Writers Guild at Lotus](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-at-lotus/) - Writers Guild at Lotus A partnership between Lotus World Music and Arts Festival, IU Slam Camp, Writers Guild at Bloomington Poetry On Demand and Readings both nights! ARTS VILLAGE TENT Sixth and Walnut Streets Friday, September 29 6-10 pm POETRY ON DEMAND: Tony Brewer and Jasper Wirtshafter 9:15-9:45 pm READINGS ABOUT HOME: featuring Adam Henze,
- [Bloomington Poetry Slam](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/bloomington-poetry-slam-3/) - Bloomington Poetry Slam Featuring Yalie Kamara $5 18+ Join your local wordsmiths for a night of poetry, libations, and Latinx food. The night will begin with an open mic featuring local artists, singers, and writers, and end with a two-round poetry slam. Sign up by emailing bloomingtonpoetryslam@gmail.com. Hosts: Hílda Davis & Dan Sullivan aka Sully
- [Morgan Eldridge Book Release](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/morgan-eldridge-book-release/) - Morgan Eldridge Book Release Monday, October 2 doors 7 pm; show 8 pm beneath The Back Door $5 ///VISUALS/// MILES GRIMMER Art Installation ///READINGS/// MORGAN ELDRIDGE Book Release "Omen/Amen" https://monsterhousepress.com/books/omen-amen-morgan-eldridge Performing with YALLA STOCKINGS (Charlie Jones) film/sound/poems with BELLA BRAVO BRE ROBINSON YALIE KAMARA ///MUSICS/// MIDWIFE (Denver, CO) https://midwifeco.bandcamp.com/ Under the name Sister Grotto, Denver
- [Monster House Presents](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/monster-house-presents/) - Monster House Presents with additional support from Ledge Mule Press featuring Anaïs Duplan launching their new book Mount Carmel & the Blood of Parnassus also Bree Jo'ann and Essence London music by Clint Breeze art installation by A. Bowden Saturday, September 30 doors 7:30 pm; show 8pm I Fell Bldg 415 W 4th St FREE
- [Deep Dialogue Workshop 4](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/deep-dialogue-workshop-4/) - Deep Dialogue Workshop 4 THIS WORKSHOP IS FILLED - PLEASE REGISTER FOR ANOTHER WORKSHOP This is the third dialogue/workshop in a series of 4 - Theme for this workshop is: African American experiences Deep Dialogue: Readings on Race and Ethnicity highlights 4 contemporary poets whose writings explore race, history, community and healing. We will read,
- [First Sunday Prose Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-open-mic-2/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic The featured readers are: James Dorr and Frida Westford Come early to sign up for Open Mic! James Dorr’s latest book is a novel-in-stories published by Elder Signs Press in June this year, TOMBS: A CHRONICLE OF LATTER-DAY TIMES OF EARTH, while his THE TEARS OF ISIS was
- [Accordion Poems and Borrowed Lines](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/accordion-poems-and-borrowed-lines/) - Accordion Poems and Borrowed Lines A partnership with the Writers Guild at Bloomington In room 2B FREE Have trouble starting a poem? Try lassoing in your muse. Select another poet's line and write a new poem inspired by someone else. We’ll start with two group poems where each person takes turns writing a single line.
- [Ekphrasis III at The Venue](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/ekphrasis-iii-at-the-venue/) - Ekphrasis III at The Venue Sponsored by The Venue Fine Art & Gifts BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! FREE Once a year at The Venue we have an Ekphrasis (a Greek word for a literary description of or commentary on a visual work of art). For our event we have invited some of the areas most
- [Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-reading-open-mic-2/) - Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic Co-presented by the Writers Guild and the Bloomington & Monroe County Convention Center Guest Readers: The Tuesday Poets: Jenny Kander, Doris Lynch, Roger Pfinsgton, Thomas Tokarski Jenny Kander is enjoying her old age: permission to be who she is, to enjoy her friends, be creative, forgetful, laugh a
- [Players Pub Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/players-pub-spoken-word-series/) - Players Pub Spoken Word Series Sponsored by Writers Guild at Bloomington and Chatter House Press RELEASE READING FOR WRITERS RESIST: HOOSIER WRITERS UNITE $5 ALL PROCEEDS from this event will go to PRISM Youth Community, Bloomignton, an inclusive social group for youth celebrating all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. readers will include:Emily Bobo
- [Deep Dialogue: Readings on Race and Ethnicity](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/deep-dialogue-readings-on-race-ethnicity/) - Deep Dialogue: Readings on Race and Ethnicity General Information For information on each event, see separate listings on the Writers Guild page. Sponsored by the Writers Guild at Bloomington and Indiana University’s Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs, with funding from the Indiana Humanities with support from the National Endowment
- [Deep Dialogue Final Event Review](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/deep-dialogue-final-event-review/) - This event is for all those who participated in the workshops. Join us to evaluate the impact of the workshops and to discuss how this work might be continued in the future. Deep Dialogue: Readings on Race and Ethnicity highlighted 4 contemporary poets whose writings explore race, history, community and healing. Facilitators: Professor Maria Hamilton
- [Deep Dialogue Workshop 3](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/deep-dialogue-workshop-2-2/) - Deep Dialogue Workshop 3 This is the third dialogue/workshop in a series of 4 - Theme for this workshop is: Asian American experiences Deep Dialogue: Readings on Race and Ethnicity highlights 4 contemporary poets whose writings explore race, history, community and healing. We will read, contemplate, and discuss the poems. Facilitators: Professor Maria Hamilton Abegunde
- [Deep Dialogue Workshop 2](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/deep-dialogue-workshop-2/) - Deep Dialogue Workshop 2 This is the second dialogue/workshop in a series of 4 - Theme for this workshop is: Native American experiences Deep Dialogue: Readings on Race and Ethnicity highlights 4 contemporary poets whose writings explore race, history, community and healing. We will read, contemplate, and discuss the poems. Facilitators: Professor Maria Hamilton Abegunde
- [Deep Dialogue: Panel & Discussion](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/deep-dialogue-panel-discussion/) - Deep Dialogue: Panel & Discussion This is the opening event of the Deep Dialogue: Readings on Race & Ethnicity project. Join us to discover how literature helps us learn and understand more about race and ethnicity in the US. The Panel will provide historical foundations of the racial/ethnic groups being discussed and the impact of
- [Deep Dialogue:  Workshop 1](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/1735/) - Deep Dialogue Workshop 1 September 9 1:00 to 3:00 pm Monroe County Convention Center This is the first dialogue/workshop in a series of 4 - Theme for this workshop is Chicano/Latino Experiences Deep Dialogue: Readings on Race and Ethnicity highlights 4 contemporary poets whose writings explore race, history, community and healing. We will read, contemplate,
- [Alexander Reid: Against the Fascist Creep](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/alexander-reid-against-the-fascist-creep/) - Alexander Reid: Against the Fascist Creep Alexander Reid Ross will be reading from his new book Against the Fascist Creep about the rise of fascism, and facilitating a discussion afterwords around local community responses to fascist aggression. At a time when the line between conventional conservatives and open fascists is increasingly blurred, Against the Fascist
- [Spoken Word Stage at the Fourth Street Festival](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/spoken-word-stage-at-the-fourth-street-festival/) - Spoken Word Stage at 4th Street Festival Supported in part by the Bloomington Arts Commission Labor Day Weekend Saturday and Sunday, September 2-3 SAT 10:30a-6p SUN 10:00a-5p Corner of 4th and Dunn Streets 4th Street Festival of the Arts & Crafts www.4thstreet.org Save the Date! Now in its 7th year, the Spoken Word Stage at
- [Farewell Party for Annette Oppenlander](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/farewell-party-for-annette-oppenlander/) - Annette Oppenlander Farewell Potluck Sunday, August 13 2 pm Home of Joan Hawkins 1814 E Hyde Park Circle (in Greenbriar/Mayfair--not in Hyde Park) Bring a dish to share as we bid farewell to Guild Treasurer and fantastic novelist Annette Oppenlander, who is moving back to her native Germany. Thanks for everything Annette!
- [First Sunday Prose Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-open-mic/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington The featured readers are: Dennis McCarty, Annette Oppenlander, Wendy Teller Come early to sign up for Open Mic! Dennis McCarty Through a rich and varied life, Rev. Dennis McCarty has carried on a 60-year love affair with the nuance, beauty, and
- [Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-monthly-business-meeting-4/) - Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting Saturday, May 27 1-2:30 pm Monroe County Public Library, room 214 303 E Kirkwood Ave Get a glimpse behind-the-scenes of our events! Give your input and ideas!
- [Writing Other Worlds: Society, Science and Sensory Perception](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writing-other-worlds-society-science-and-sensory-perception/) - Writing Other Worlds: Society, Science and Sensory Perception A partnership with the Writers Guild at Bloomington FREE A workshop on writing science fiction that will focus on how to imagine extraplanetary worlds, and how to make them feel authentic through rich details. We’ll do writing exercises and provide tips on technique. Led by local sci-fi
- [Players Pub Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/players-pub-spoken-word-series-3/) - Players Pub Spoken Word Series Sponsored by the Writers Guild at Bloomington Featuring Melissa Fraterrigo (fiction) and Patricia Coleman (storytelling/poetry) with dance performance by Ohana Hula featuring Darrelyn Valdez $5 cover (added to your tab) There will also be an open mic. Details to come!
- [Second Act: Reading and Conversation with a Local Poet](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/1675/) - Second Act: Reading and Conversation with a Local Poet A partnership with the Writers Guild at Bloomington Featuring poet Nancy Chen Long FREE Nancy Chen Long reads from her book Light into Bodies, winner of the 2016 Tampa Review Prize in Poetry, followed by a conversation about being a “late bloomer”: While in her fifties,
- [Players Pub Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/players-pub-spoken-word-series-2/) - Players Pub Spoken Word Series Presented by Writers Guild at Bloomington Featuring Ciara Miller (poetry) and Adam Henze (poetry) Music by John Dehner There will also be an open mic. $5 cover (can be added to your tab). CIARA DARNISE MILLER, a native of Chicago, holds both an MFA and MA in Poetry and African American/African Diaspora
- [Introduction to Publishing](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/introduction-to-publishing/) - Introduction to Publishing Writing a book and want to get it published? In this workshop, local historical novelist, Annette Oppenlander discusses the choices you have in today’s fluid and ever-changing publishing market including: self-publishing, indie publishing, partnership publishing and finding a literary agent to wow one of the big five publishing houses in New York. Monroe
- [Writers Guild's Summer Picnic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/1587/) - PICNIC AND POTLUCK! Join us at the Sycamore Shelter in lower Cascades Park for our annual Writers Guild summer picnic. This is a potluck, so bring a dish to share. And we will have an open mic, so bring something to read. This is a good time to meet other Writers Guild members and the
- [Players Pub Spoken Word Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/players-pub-spoken-word-series-5/) - Players Pub Spoken Word Series Presented by Writers Guild at Bloomington Featuring Andrew Hubbard (poetry), Tom Bitters (fiction), and Antonia Matthew (poetry) Music by Kyle Quass There will also be an open mic. $5 cover (can be added to your tab). In the course of growing up and then trying to keep food on the table,
- [IU Writers' Conference](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/iu-writers-conference/) - Register now for annual IU Writers' Conference The 77th annual IU Writers' Conference is June 3 to 7 on the IU Bloomington campus. Workshops include fiction, science fiction and poetry, and there are classes in fiction, poetry and comics. Have questions? A complete schedule, a list of faculty and information about scholarships and registration are
- [Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-reading-open-mic-8/) - Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic Co-presented by the Writers Guild and the Bloomington & Monroe County Convention Center Guest Readers: Breon Tyler, Charles Culp Come early to sign up for Open Mic! Free parking in the back. Breon Tyler is a visual artist from Gloucester, Virginia who also writes poetry. Her favorite
- [Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-monthly-business-meeting-9/) - Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting Saturday, May 27 1-2:30 pm Monroe County Public Library, room 214 303 E Kirkwood Ave Get a glimpse behind-the-scenes of our events! Give your input and ideas!
- [Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-monthly-business-meeting-8/) - Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting Saturday, April 22 1-2:30 pm Monroe County Public Library, room 214 303 E Kirkwood Ave Get a glimpse behind-the-scenes of our events! Give your input and ideas!
- [First Sunday Prose Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-open-mic-5/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington The featured readers are: Abegunde, Amy Cornell, Khashayar Tonekaboni Come early to sign up for Open Mic! Abegunde is an ancestral priestess, healer, and poet. Her fellowships include Sacatar (Brasil), Ragdale, and Norcroft. Her poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction have been
- [A Teacher and Writer: in memory of Joan Ryser](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/1420/) - A Teacher and Writer: in memory of Joan Ryser Carolyn Joan Ryser passed away peacefully while holding her daughters' hands on March 6, 2017. Born January 3, 1940 in Solsberry, Indiana, Joan was the daughter of George and Clareva Eller. She was the valedictorian of Bloomfield High School where she was active in student government
- [Third Sunday Writing Workshop](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/third-sunday-writing-workshop-4/) - Need to jumpstart your writing? Want to experiment in your writing? Seeking a friendly and encouraging writing community? Join us for this generative writing workshop. You will be provided with prompts and have the opportunity to share your work. All genres are welcome. Facilitators: Lisa Kwong and Alisa Alering. Lisa is a poet-essayist, lecturer of
- [Fountain Square Poetry Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/fountain-square-poetry-series-2/) - Fountain Square Poetry Series Presented by Writers Guild at Bloomington and Co-Sponsored by By Hand Gallery and Gather : handmade shoppe & Co: Featuring poets Abegunde, Susan Amis, Emily Corwin, and JL Kato with musical guests American Standard (Greg Buse and Rebecca Keith) Free Admission and Free Raffle Abegunde is a Memory Keeper who chooses to forget that words have
- [January Member Fund Drive!](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/january-member-fund-drive/) - January Member Fund Drive Start the New Year off with a generous donation to the Writers Guild at Bloomington! Every January we ask our Members to make a tax-deductible donation to one of the most active, vibrant, and diverse not-for-profit writers groups in Indiana – the Writers Guild at Bloomington! Start your literary year by making a tax-deductible
- [Bloomington Team Selection Poetry Slam](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/bloomington-team-selection-poetry-slam/) - Bloomington Team Selection Poetry Slam Featuring Rachel Wiley & music by DJ Good Peoples Friday, December 2 9 pm The Bishop 123 S Walnut St $5 to attend - free if you compete! Join us for 2016's fiercest poetry slam! Bloomington's 10 best poets will compete for a chance to represent you at the Collegiate
- [Annual End of Year Writers Guild Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/annual-end-of-year-writers-guild-meeting/) - Join us for our end-of-year annual meeting where we hold elections for next year's board members, review the year, have a pot luck, and finish it off with an open mic. This is a great chance to meet other members of the Writers Guild and get an over-view of our work, as well as give
- [Lemonstone](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/lemonstone-2/) - Lemonstone a reading series presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington Featuring poets Stacey (Stella) Emley and Emily Corwin Free and open to the public Stacey (a.k.a. Stella) Emley is native to Bloomington, achieving her English degree from Indiana University. She has a Master Of Fine Arts from Vermont College Of Fine Arts.
- [Bloomington Poetry SLAM](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/bloomington-poetry-slam-2/) - Bloomington Poetry Slam Friday, November 11 Bloomington Poetry Slam is excited to for our November slam! This year, we will be shaking things up with an exciting line-up of features and a CUPSI team. This month's features are the amazing jazz collective, The Liberation Collective. Join us for a night of camaraderie, music, dance, and
- [First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/first-sunday-prose-reading-and-open-mic-2/) - First Sunday Prose Reading and Open Mic Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington With featured readers: Tom Bitters, Gabriel Peoples, Joan Hawkns Come early to sign up for Open Mic! Tom Bitters began writing fiction as a fifth grader when he produced a two-page note in pencil to his teacher attempting to explain a
- [Politics in Poetry](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/politics-in-poetry/) - Politics in Poetry Part of First Thursday Night at the Eskenazi Museum of Art With poets: Abegunde Tony Brewer Hilda Davis Joan Hawkins Patsy Rahn Join them in the first floor gallery between 7 pm and 7:50 pm for politics in poetry. Formerly called the IU Art Museum, the Eskenazi Museum of Art is located
- [Staged Reading of "The Unfinished"](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/staged-reading-of-the-unfinished/) - Staged Reading of "The Unfinished" Presented by the Writers Guild at Bloomington Friday, October 28 7 pm The Back Door 207 S College (in the alley next to 4th Street garage) FREE must be 21+ Scenes from a grisly play in progress, "The Unfinished" by Donald Mabbott, will be read by Writers Guild members Shayne Laughter,
- [Cabaret Voltaire](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/cabaret-voltaire/) - Cabaret Voltaire Presented by The Burroughs Century Ltd. and the Wounded Galaxies Festival Thursday, October 27 8:30 pm doors 9 pm utter madness The Blockhouse at 205 South College Ave beneath the Back Door admission: $10 / $5 in costume / FREE with Cabaret Voltaire T-shirt Come dressed to transgress On 5 February 1916, in
- [Bloomington Poetry Slam](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/bloomington-poetry-slam/) - Bloomington Poetry Slam Fall 2016 Schedule Friday, October 21 feat. Two Wrongs and DJ Good Peoples Friday, November 11 Friday, December 2 9 pm The Bishop 123 S Walnut St $5 to attend - free if you compete! Each slam consists of an open mic, starting roughly around 9:00pm, a 2-round poetry slam of up
- [Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-monthly-business-meeting-3/) - Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting Saturday, Oct. 22 1-2:30 pm Monroe County Public Library, room 214 Get a glimpse behind-the-scenes of our events! Become involved in making decisions and coming up with ideas!
- [Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-reading-open-mic-3/) - Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic Co-presented by the Writers Guild and the Bloomington & Monroe County Convention Center Guest Readers: Hilda Davis and Lisa Kwong Come early to sign up for Open Mic! Free parking in the back. This event is free and open to the public. Hílda Davis is a first generation
- [Third Sunday Writing Workshop](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/third-sunday-writing-workshop/) - Need to jumpstart your writing? Want to experiment in your writing? Seeking a friendly and encouraging writing community? Join us for this generative writing workshop. You will be provided with prompts and have the opportunity to share your work. All genres are welcome. Facilitators: Lisa Kwong and Alisa Alering. Lisa is a poet-essayist, lecturer of
- [Poetry Matters: A two day workshop series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/poetry-matters-a-two-day-workshop-series/) - Poetry Matters: A two day workshop series Presented by Indiana University’s Center on Aging and Community Facilitated by Gary Glazner, the founder and Executive Director of the Alzheimer's Poetry Project, this best-practice, award-winning program received the 2013 Rosalinde Gilbert Innovations in Alzheimer ’s Disease Caregiving Legacy Award and the 2012 MetLife Foundation Creativity and Aging
- [Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-monthly-business-meeting/) - Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting Saturday, Sept. 24 1-2:30 pm Monroe County Public Library, room 214 Get a glimpse behind-the-scenes of our events!
- [Bloomington Poetry SLAM Dates](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/bloomington-poetry-slam-dates/) - Bloomington Poetry Slam Fall 2016 Schedule Friday, September 30 Friday, October 27 Friday, November 11 Friday, December 2 8 pm The Bishop 123 S Walnut St $5 to attend - free if you compete! Each slam consists of an open mic, starting roughly around 8:00pm, a 2-round poetry slam of up to ten poets, and
- [Fountain Square Poetry Series](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/fountain-square-poetry-series/) - Fountain Square Poetry Series Presented by Writers Guild at Bloomington and Co-Sponsored by By Hand Gallery and Gather : handmade shoppe & Co: Featuring poets Cole Hardman, Adam Henze, Anni Liu, and Nancy Chen Long with musical guest Brandon Pfeiffer Cole Hardman is a local writer from Mitchell who seeks to capture the voices of
- [Third Sunday Writing Workshop Members Only](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/third-sunday-writing-workshop-members-only-2/) - Join us for this generative writing workshop. You will be provided with prompts and have the opportunity to share your work. All genres welcomed. Facilitated by Lisa Kwong and Alisa Alering. Lisa is a lecturer of Asian American Studies and English and coordinator of Fountain Square Poetry Series. Alisa is a novelist with her second
- [Readings & Live Music on the Hilltop: bring your lunch](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/readings-live-music-on-the-hilltop-bring-your-lunch/) - Bring your bag lunch to the Hilltop Garden and Nature Center and have a picnic as you listen to music, poetry and prose. You’ll meet writers reading their work, and musicians improvising music. If you’re a writer, sign up for the open mic and bring a piece to read (4 minute limit). So bring your
- [Lemonstone](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/lemonstone/) - Lemonstone Featuring poets Stephen Simms and Nancy Chen Long With musical guest Matthew Allen Stephen Simms likes words, sounds, numbers, movies, and an occasional head shave. He's had fun combining those things in various ways for audiences in Bloomington and elsewhere. Nancy Chen Long is the author of the chapbook Clouds as Inkblots
- [Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/last-sunday-poetry-reading-open-mic/) - Last Sunday Poetry Reading & Open Mic Co-presented by the Writers Guild and the Bloomington & Monroe County Convention Center With Guest Readers: Andrew Hubbard and Patricia Krahnke Come early to sign up for Open Mic! Free parking in the back. This event is free and open to the public Andrew Hubbard was born and
- [Writers Guild Monthly Business Meeting](https://writersguildbloomington.com/event/writers-guild-monthly-business-meeting-2/) - This is our monthly business meeting. Get a glimpse behind-the-scenes of our events! Join us in making decisions and coming up with ideas. We meet in the Monroe County Public Library, room 214

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